A cyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after being struck by a scooter on a cycle route in Anderlecht, Brussels. The two people travelling on the scooter left the scene following the collision, prompting police to launch a judicial investigation and appeal for information from witnesses.
The incident happened at around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, along Quai de Veeweyde. The road forms part of the F20 cycle highway, which connects Hal with Brussels. The cyclist was seriously injured and taken to hospital, where his condition was described as critical.
According to reports from Belgian media, the scooter carried a driver and a passenger. Both left the area after the collision, and their identities had not been established in the initial reports. Their departure turned the incident into a hit-and-run investigation.
The Brussels-Midi police zone, which covers Anderlecht, Saint-Gilles and Forest, confirmed that an investigation had been opened. Authorities are working to establish exactly how the collision happened and identify the people who were on the scooter.
A judicial investigation in Belgium allows authorities to gather evidence, examine the circumstances of an incident and determine whether criminal responsibility may be involved. Investigators may examine witness accounts, available camera footage and other evidence from the area.
The F20 is an important cycling route for people travelling between Hal and the Belgian capital. Cycle highways are designed to provide more direct connections for commuters and encourage people to use bicycles for everyday journeys. The incident has therefore drawn attention to the safety of people using routes that carry regular cycling traffic.
Hit-and-run collisions create additional challenges for investigators and victims. When a driver leaves the scene, police may have to rely on witnesses and physical evidence to identify those responsible. The victim’s family may also face uncertainty while authorities work to establish what happened.
The case has renewed attention on road safety in Brussels, where cyclists share urban space with cars, scooters, delivery vehicles and pedestrians. Safe cycling depends not only on dedicated routes but also on drivers respecting traffic rules and remaining alert around vulnerable road users.
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the scooter leaving the area to contact the authorities through Belgium’s emergency police number, 101. Information from people who were travelling along Quai de Veeweyde at the time could help investigators identify the individuals involved.
The cyclist’s condition remains the central concern as the investigation continues. Authorities have not announced any arrests in connection with the incident. Further information is expected as investigators gather evidence and work to establish the full circumstances of the collision.
