Tiesj Benoot breaks neck in training crash involving car

Jumbo-Visma rider not in life-threatening situation and is "stable" after incident

Tiesj Benoot
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Tiesj Benoot broke his neck in a crash reportedly involving a car in the Italian Alps on Monday, which may mean his season has ended early.

The Jumbo-Visma rider was reported by various Belgian media outlets to have been in a crash near Livigno while training alone and sustained various fractures. The incident was later confirmed by the team and Benoot himself, who said that he is "stable".

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