VIDEO: Michael Gogl involved in frightening Tirreno-Adriatico crash as TV motorbike runs over rider

A frightening incident unfolded during Stage 4 of Tirreno-Adriatico when Michael Gogl was struck by a television motorbike after crashing during the rain-soaked stage.

The Austrian rider went down on a wet section of road as the race intensified in the closing phase of the stage. Moments after hitting the ground, a race motorbike following the action was unable to avoid him and ran over the fallen rider.

The incident occurred as attacks were being launched in the breakaway group with around 30 kilometres remaining, during a tense and chaotic phase of racing in difficult weather conditions.

Fortunately, Gogl appeared conscious after the collision, although the severity of any injuries was not immediately clear at the time of the incident. You can watch the moment below.