The Irish press relays this Wednesday a tragic news on Wednesday: death in the Paris metro of a young amateur cyclist who came to attend the Tour de France.
He was only 25 years old and vibrated for the little queen. A talented cyclist of talented member of the Comeragh Cycling Club, at his home in Ireland, Tomas Walsh died on Monday morning in Paris, victim of a tragic fall in the metro, on the tracks, and died by electrocution.
The circumstances of the drama which was established on line 9, at the Grands Boulevards station, remain vague at this hour, according to the Irish press which relays this Wednesday the first observations of the authorities. Without further details of the investigations that have been opened.
Passionate about cycling, the young man was simply passing through the French capital. He was to attend the 16 on Tuesdaye stage of Tour de FranceJudged on Mount Ventoux – his kid’s dream. “” There is no element at this stage to suspect an offense “Indicates the Paris prosecutor’s office, taken up by Le Parisien.
The poignant press release of his club
“” It was with immense sadness that we learned of the death of our teammate and friend, the young Tomas Walsh, in France. We are deeply upset by this news and present our most sincere condolences to his family and loved ones “, Reacted to a press release his club based in Waterford, in southern Ireland.
“” Tomas joined us in adolescence and was very successful by bicycle, both among juniors and in seniors. His family, friends and all those who met him in the world of cycling. “”
