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Who is in the wrong? London cyclist knocked to the ground by left-turning leaving social media divided van

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A cyclist was knocked off their bike by a van turning left on Jerrard Street in Lewisham.

Footage captured by another cyclist on July 25 shows the moment both the motorist and the biker went to turn left onto the A2210.

Michael Snasdell, who filmed the incident, told Newsflare: "While out cycling in South London I found myself behind a guy who decided to ride down the inside of a van turning left and collided."

In his caption on Twitter he stated how both parties were OK and no serious injuries were sustained. He also asked: "Left turn only lane, bike passes van on the inside mid-corner. Interested to hear people's opinions on where fault lays?"

One user replied: "I’m not sure the cyclist knew it was left only, which is why the indicators should be used regardless."

Another said: "Cyclist is effectively undertaking, so their offence and their fault. Very daft and very lucky not to have a serious leg injury."

"The speed that cyclist was going suggests he travels that route regularly and was fully aware that it’s left turn only… he went left himself. No defence for him, cyclist 100% in the wrong," said someone else.

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