Tim Merlier sent Dylan Groenewegen straight to hospital after a dangerous manoeuvre during the final sprint of the opening stage at the Renewi Tour.
The two fought for fourth place in Bilzen, when Merlier rode into Groenewegen. Both riders needed medical assistance after the crash with Groenewegen being taken to the hospital in Maastricht for a check-up. The Dutch rider suffered a collarbone fracture and will leave the race.
Quel terrorise Merlier sur le sprint la, il s’arrête de pédaler au milieu de la route, se retourne, se remet à sprinter en changeant de ligne puis tacle Groenewegen… #RenewiTour pic.twitter.com/Jm9bSTzc1W
— KingKüng (@KingKung__) August 28, 2024
#RenewiTour Victoria y liderato para @MilanJonathan_ (Lidl-Trek), su 10º triunfo del año, seguido por @JasperPhilipsen (Alpecin) y @AxelZingle (Cofidis), con Merlier y Groenewegen sufriendo una fuerte caída, con sanción para el belga. 📹 @Eurosport_ES pic.twitter.com/MXUVe6OKqs
— PlataformaRC (@PlataformaRC) August 28, 2024
