A tragedy occurred close to the city center of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (Savoie) this Wednesday morning.

A cyclist suffered a heart attack in the middle of the street, reports Le Dauphiné Libéré.

Died despite prompt treatment

Many witnesses were present when the man collapsed.

One of them went to get one of the defibrillators made available to the public by the town hall.

Other passers-by alerted carers at the nearby Covid vaccination center.

A heart massage was then given to the victim.

Despite the efforts of rescuers rushed to the scene, the man did not survive.

According to France Bleu Pays de Savoie, the victim was 79 years old.

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