UPDATE: Stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country neutralised to line with no GC times after horrific crash sees Evenepoel, Vingegaard and more depart in ambulance with Roglic also out
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Stage 4 of the Itzulia Basque Country 2024 always promised plenty of drama and sadly that has proved true although in the worst way possible after a horrifically terrifying crash.
The likes of Primoz Roglic, Remco Evenepoel, Jonas Vingegaard, Rigoberto Uran, Sean Quinn and many more all went down incredibly hard into a concrete ditch with all the race's ambulances being required at the scene as a result of the seriousness of the incident, requiring a neutralisation of the race.
UPDATE
It has now been announced that the peloton will ride home in a neutralised manner with no timegaps although the six-man break out front will be allowed to compete for the stage win.
As soon as more information is revealed we will of course keep you updated.
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Dramatic images. Remco probably broke his collarbone. Him, Roglic and Vingegaard will abandon the race. I just hope the rider in the ditch is alright because he looks the worse, won't post image. #Itzulia2024
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