Medical updates flow after stage 12 Tour de France crash - Two collarbone breaks among the damage tally
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Key Points:
- A major crash occurred in the final kilometer of stage 12 of the Tour de France, involving multiple riders from various teams, leading to significant injuries and some riders unable to start stage 13.
- Fernando Gaviria (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA) and Jenno Berckmoes (Lotto-Intermarché) both suffered broken collarbones and have been forced to abandon the race, with Berckmoes scheduled for surgery.
- Other riders like Dorian Godon (Netcompany Ineos) and members of UNO-X Mobility sustained abrasions and muscular pain but passed initial medical checks, though they remain under close monitoring for potential concussion or other issues.
- Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarché) and Pavel Bittner (Picnic PostNL) were also involved in the crash, with Slock expected to continue despite abrasions, while Bittner appears unharmed but lost the chance for a result.
- The situation remains dynamic as ongoing medical evaluations continue to determine the fitness of affected riders for subsequent stages.
