BAHRAIN Victorious rider Jack Haig has pulled out of the Tour de France after sustaining injuries from a crash in Stage 5 with 30 kilometres to go.
A loose barrier came onto the road, causing the crash, with several other riders hitting the deck.
Haig was taken to hospital following the crash. He had multiple abrasions and bruises over the body and required stitches for a cut above the elbow. CT scans also revealed multiple non-displaced wrist fractures.
Fortunately, Haig had no concussion or head injury and will travel home tomorrow, the team announced.
The team thanked the race doctor, medical staff and Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes for their support.
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