Bicyclists Hit By Car By Mapleton

Authorities say five bicyclists were injured when they were hit by a car Friday morning south of Mapleton.

The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office says it happened on County Road 7 near 111th Street around 7:40 Friday morning.

Authorities say 30-year-old Jenna Phuong-Thao Luong was driving south on County Road 7 and hit a group of eight bicycle riders, who were also going south.

Five of the riders were hit by the car and had injuries ranging from minor to serious. The driver of the car was not injured.