The Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoeldouble Olympic champion in Paris 2024 and who now He had an accident while training. can out of the hospital this Wednesday where you are admitted and You must remain immobile for at least two weeksafter that it will be possible to plan when to proceed with its preparation, reported his team, the Soudal Quick-Step.
The runner, who crashed into the door of a Belgian postal company van while riding his bicyclesuffered for the first time fractured ribs, right shoulder blade and right hand. He was first admitted to the Erasme Hospital in Anderlecht, from where he was transferred to another in the town of Herentals, outside Antwerp (northern Belgium).
In its second statement, the Soudal Quick-Step team reported that the tests also revealed bruises on both lungs and dislocation of the clavicle for which he will undergo surgery this afternoon.
“If the operation goes well, Remco will be able to leave the hospital tomorrow. After that, he will remain immobilized for two weeks, and then his return to training can be planned”explained the press release.
According to local media, the crash occurred while the cyclist was training in a municipality southwest of Brussels, when The Bpost wallet opened the back door of his van right in front of the award-winning Belgian cyclist, who was unable to avoid the blow.
In the photos published on social networks and in the Belgian media The double Olympic champion can be seen wrapped in a blanket, sitting on a stretcher and conscious.although pale. Other photos show the frame of the bicycle was broken into two pieces and its pieces on the road.
Emergency services arrived quickly and took him to Erasme hospital in Anderlecht. In a statement, Bpost confirmed that an accident involved one of their cars and, although he indicated that he could not give details of the investigation, he said so the portfolio and the company are completely complementary including the investigation.
“The police arrived at the scene to make the necessary observations. The wallet also remained at the scene until Remco was taken to the hospital. He is very affected by the incident. We wish Remco well and hope that the outcome for him. is minimum”he added.
Source: La Verdad
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