The second stage of the Giro d’Italia witnessed a chilling crash involving 30 cyclists. This incident occurred shortly after the peloton neutralized two breakaway riders, Mirco Maestri and Diego Pablo Sevilla. As the riders approached a tight right-hand curve, an unexpected multiple fall unfolded, exacerbated by sharp guardrails.
Details of the Incident
The crash involved several notable cyclists from the UAE Team Emirates, which has faced an unfortunate series of falls this season. Among the injured were:
- Adam Yates
- Corbin Strong
- Edoardo Zambanini
- Derek Gee
- Dries Van Gestel
- Santiago Buitrago
- Tim Naberman
- Mattia Bais
- Antonio Morgado
- Christiaan Van der Lee
- Wilco Kelderman
- Rémi Cavagna
- Filippo Turconi
- Diom Smith
- James Shaw
- Chris Hamilton
- Fabian Lienhard
- Adne Holter
- Sean Flynn
- Jay Vine
- Andrea Vendrame
Fortunately, two prominent cyclists, Jonas Vingegaard and Giulio Pellizzari, escaped the crash without injury. Following the incident, the race was temporarily halted due to the lack of available ambulances.
Resuming the Race
As the race continued, it faced a delay of several kilometers before resuming towards Veliko Tarnovo. The swirling tension from the crash loomed over the event, highlighting the risks associated with professional cycling.
This year’s Giro d’Italia has once again reminded fans of the unpredictability and dangers that cyclists face on the road. El-Balad continues to report on the unfolding events of this significant cycling competition.
