Cyclists left with serious injuries following Southern Cross Drive truck crash

By Megan Levy, Georgina Mitchell
Updated December 6 2016 - 12:13am, first published December 5 2016 - 11:44pm
Cyclist Michael Long remains in hospital after the crash on Southern Cross Drive. Photo: Eastern Suburbs Cycling Club
Cyclist Michael Long remains in hospital after the crash on Southern Cross Drive. Photo: Eastern Suburbs Cycling Club
A damaged bike appeared to be wedged under the truck that hit the riders. Photo: Roberto Allen
A damaged bike appeared to be wedged under the truck that hit the riders. Photo: Roberto Allen
Michael Long (left) sits on the ground, propped up by another rider, before an ambulance arrives. Photo: Roberto Allen
Michael Long (left) sits on the ground, propped up by another rider, before an ambulance arrives. Photo: Roberto Allen
Damaged bikes propped against the road's railings. Photo: Roberto Allen
Damaged bikes propped against the road's railings. Photo: Roberto Allen
Mr Long wipes tears from his eyes as he recalls the crash. Photo: Seven News
Mr Long wipes tears from his eyes as he recalls the crash. Photo: Seven News

A cyclist has described the "incredibly frightening" moment he was hit by a truck in Sydney's south at the weekend, knocking him to the ground and leaving him with serious injuries.

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