Former presidential candidate Sergio Fajardo suffered an accident while riding a bicycle on a road near Villa de Leyva.
The accident occurred on the route that connects Villa de Leyva with Santa Sofía, when a bump in the road caused Fajardo to lose control of his bike and fall to the ground. After the impact, he was immediately transferred to a hospital in Tunja, where he received specialized medical care.
Fajardo, recognized for his passion for cycling, spoke out shortly after the accident through his social networks, where he confirmed the news and brought peace of mind to his followers. «I fell off my bicycle near Villa de Leyva. I’m fine. Now on my way to Tunja to do some additional tests. Thanks to everyone who has written to me,” he wrote on his X account.
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This Monday, the Antioquia politician spoke out again, thanking him for the support and attention he received after the accident.. “I want to thank many people who, in one way or another, have accompanied me in this accident. First, to my fellow cyclists, anonymous and supportive, who accompanied me to take the ambulance. To the people of the Clínica de los Andes in Tunja, Boyacá: excellent service,” he expressed.
Fajardo also thanked his family and the agents of the National Protection Unit (UNP) who accompany him. In an optimistic tone, he mentioned that, although He has a fractured collarbone and several bruisesis ready to recover with “more energy and enthusiasm”, demonstrating his usual positive attitude in the face of adversity.
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