JACK HAIG ABANDONS TOUR DE FRANCE ON STAGE 5 |
Jack Haig abandons the Tour de France on stage 5 after sustaining injuries from a crash with 30 kilometres to go. A loose barrier was hit into the road, causing the crash, with several other riders hitting the deck.
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Haig was taken to hospital following the crash. Jack 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, Jack had no concussion or head injury and will travel home tomorrow.
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The team would like to thank the race doctor, medical staff and Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes for their support. |
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