Italian cyclist taken to hospital after horrific crash in Milan-Sanremo women's classic
The latest development involves the immediate transport of professional rider Debora Silvestri following a severe accident during Saturday evening stages. Several cyclists were caught up in an incident where riders attempted evasive maneuvers, resulting in one tumbling over guardrails and requiring urgent medical attention at hospital staffed by emergency teams on-site.
Key Points
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1Italian cyclist Debora Silvestri was taken to the hospital after a serious crash during Saturday's women's Milan-Sanremo classic.
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2The incident occurred in what appeared to be the final section of the race, involving multiple cyclists caught up in an accident as riders attempted evasive maneuvers over guardrails and barriers.
Developments
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The Italian cyclist Debora Silvestri was taken to a hospital after being involved in what appeared as horrific crash during the women's Milan-Sanremo one-day classic on Saturday. Several cyclists were caught up in this incident, with her tumbling over guardrail while other riders tried avoiding pileup.
— (Mar 21, 15:50) Cyclist Debora Silvestri taken to hospital after horror crash during Milan - Sanremo classic (Theguardian)"Silvestri" a été prise à l'hôpital après une chute terrible dans le final de la course Femmes Milano-San Remo. Selon son équipe, elle est "consciente"
— (Mar 21, 14:25) Milan - San Rém o . Victime d'une terribl e ch ute da ns l'e n f inal , D eb ora S ilves tri es t ' c on s ci en te' (Ouest-france.fr)Debora Silvestri, ciclista italiana de la selección nacional y del equipo Lidl - Tinkoff
— (Mar 21) Grave caída d e u na ciclo sta do l Laboral Kut xa e n La Milan-Sanremo femenina (Elcorreo)}Italian cyclist Debora Silvestri suffered injuries during an early crash at Milan-Sanremo and is currently hospitalized but conscious; two favorites were involved with one unable to continue racing as Lotte Kopecky won the sprint finish 20km from home. The incident occurred on a descent near Cipressa, while separate races for men began later in Pavia that same day.
Debora Silvestri was taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries during her fall on Cipressa while attempting a maneuver that involved other riders at Milan-San Remo; meanwhile, Lotte Kopecky won the 156km women's race by sprinting past Noemi Ruegg.