The fallout from Saturday’s stage 2 massive crash at the Giro d’Italia continues to be revealed, with medical updates from the teams flowing following the crash at 23 kilometres to go, where around 30 riders on the left side of the peloton went down hard.
Bahrain Victorious’ leader Santiago Buitrago, was among the four riders forced to abandon on Saturday’s stage 2 and was taken to the closest hospital for exams. His team reports that no fractures were detected.
“Santi sustained several superficial abrasions, bruising to the neck muscles causing restricted movement, and a concussion,” Bahrain Victorious said on social media. “He will continue to be monitored and undergo the standard SCAT concussion protocol.”
“The Italian suffered fractures to three transverse processes in his lower back after crashing heavily in the final 30km of today’s stage,” Jayco-AlUla stated. “He will return to Italy to undergo further examinations and begin his recovery.”
Ådne Holter (Uno-X Mobility) also abandoned the race following the crash “with a suspected concussion and an injury to his hand,” according to his team. “He is currently at hospital undergoing further checks. A really tough way to end his first Grand Tour.”
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