Strewth! Roo-ed Awakening for Unsuspecting Cyclist

An Aussie cyclist got more than they bargained for in Australia recently.
　最近、オーストラリア人女性サイクリストが想定外の事故にあった。
While riding along at a gentle pace, the cyclist collided with a kangaroo.
　ゆっくりと走りながら、なんと、カンガルーと衝突事故した！
The kangaroo leaped out of the bush and struck the unsuspecting cyclist.
　カンガルーが道路脇にあった森から飛び出し、女性とぶつかった。
The woman hit by the kangaroo sustained minor injuries.
　カンガルーに引っかかれた女性が軽傷で済んだ。

Queensland cyclist crashes into kangaroo

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