Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome is in stable condition after being airlifted to a hospital in Toulon due to a crash that caused several injuries.
The British cyclist was training when the incident happened and will require surgery for his back.
A post on Froome’s official X account said: “Chris was taken to the hospital in Toulon yesterday after a significant training accident (no other riders or vehicles were involved).
“Thankfully, Chris is stable and did not suffer any head injuries. However, medical examinations confirmed a collapsed lung, five broken ribs, and a fractured lumbar vertebrae, which will require surgery later today.
“Further updates on his condition will be provided after the procedure.”
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