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Movistar rider crashes into UAE car and withdraws from Tour de France

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Movistar cyclist Einer Rubio has withdrawn from the Tour de France after crashing into a UAE Team Emirates car.
  • The incident occurred when a spectator ran in front of the UAE car, forcing it to brake suddenly, leading to Rubio's collision.
  • Another cyclist, Tobias Halland Johannessen, witnessed the crash and expressed concern for Rubio's well-being.

Colombian cyclist Einer Rubio of Movistar has been forced to abandon the Tour de France following a crash that occurred after Friday's stage to Alpe d'Huez. The incident involved Rubio colliding with a UAE Team Emirates vehicle.

According to reports and a video shared by the cycling media outlet Domestique, the UAE car braked sharply in a crowd after a spectator ran out in front of it. Rubio, unable to stop in time, crashed into the back of the car with such force that the rear window shattered.

Norwegian cyclist Tobias Halland Johannessen, who was riding nearby, witnessed the accident. He expressed his concern, stating, "It didn't look good. I'm thinking about whether he smashed the window with his face. I hope he's okay." Johannessen had finished fifth on the stage, and Rubio was reportedly heading for a similar strong result before the crash.

The withdrawal of Rubio marks a significant setback for the Movistar team in the prestigious Grand Tour.

It didn't look good. I'm thinking about whether he smashed the window with his face. I hope he's okay.

— Tobias Halland JohannessenDescribing the crash involving Einer Rubio and expressing concern for his condition.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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