The section of new bike lane along the coast in Rio that has been swept into the sea. Five cyclists were also swept away, at least two of whom are dead.
Five cyclists have plunged into the sea and at least two have died after a wave collapsed a new cycle lane opened in Brazil as part of the summer Olympic preparations.
The 50 metre section over the sea of the new bike lane in Rio de Janeiro formed part of a $12.7 million lane that opened in January.
It was hit by a strong wave this morning and washed away, with five people cycle on the effected section washed into the sea.
Reports say two people have died and that their bodies have been recovered.
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The elevated bike lane was effectively a public amenity opened as part of Rio’s preparations for the Olympics, though it did not form any part of the route for any cycling events at the Games.
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Instead the lane follows the coastline and offers spectacular views of the sea, with the section that collapsed just 800 metres from the end of the lane.
One witness Ademir Guedes, told the O Globo newspaper he was cycling along the route before being alerted to the danger.
"I thought he was joking. I never imagined a newly built bike path would collapse. I went slowly to the edge of the cliff. Then drivers started shouting at me warning of the risk."
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