Medical updates flow after stage 12 Tour de France crash – Two collarbone breaks among the damage tally

“Tests carried out immediately after the stage have confirmed initial suspicions. Fernando Gaviria must abandon the Tour de France due to a fracture in his left collarbone.

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“The Colombian sprinter for Caja Rural-Seguros RGA suffered a heavy crash during the sprint of the twelfth stage after another rider cut him off as the race began. Gaviria went down, taking a hard impact that caused him intense pain in his left collarbone area.”

“We’re gutted to see Jenno Berckmoes forced to leave the Tour de France. He crashed heavily during the sprint of stage 12 and unfortunately suffered a broken collarbone. He will undergo surgery in Belgium tomorrow.

“Liam Slock was also involved in the same crash. At first assessment, he mainly suffered abrasions to both elbows and his right hip. We hope he’ll recover well overnight, but he is expected to be able to continue in the Tour.”

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“Dorian Godon crashed unavoidably, in the sprint of stage 12, after a rider fell in front of him. He has sustained skin abrasions and muscular back pain.

“Initial assessment by the Tour de France race doctor and subsequently our team doctor confirms no evidence of concussion and Dorian will now be closely monitored at least twice daily according to the UCI concussion guidance.”

“No easy days at the Tour … sadly, Pavel Bittner got caught in a big crash in the finale, ending the chance of any result today. For now he looks to be ok.”

“A crash in the final kilometre shaped the end of Stage 12, bringing down Søren Wærenskjold, Jonas Abrahamsen and Anthon Charmig before the sprint in Chalon-sur-Saône.

“All three sustained multiple cuts and abrasions. Initial examinations immediately after the stage did not identify any injuries requiring X-rays. They will continue to be monitored closely this evening, including concussion assessments where appropriate.”