The former Belgian cycling champion Eddy Merckx (79 years old), he broke his hip after suffering an amazing fell while riding a bicycle this Monday, according to local media.
Merckx will have to undergo an operation hip, according to Flemish newspaper ‘Het Nieuwsblad’, quoting his wife Claudine.
According to that medium, around 1:20 pmthe five-time Tour de France champion fell near the town of Mechelen (province of Antwerp) where some passing They helped him and called an ambulance..
According to the family of “El Caníbal”, it became a “stupid accident”. “There are no other road users involved, Eddy just slipped. Fortunately, he is not alone,” they pointed out.
Mercs will be operated at Herentals hospital, where Remco Evenepoel He also underwent surgery last week after falling during training.
Source: La Verdad
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