Tour de France Stage 14 neutralized due to absolutely massive crash

There was some big-time carnage during Stage 14 of the Tour de France. The race had to be neutralized due to a huge crash involving over 20 riders, including British champion Fred Wright and third-placed Jai Hindley. The incident also led to the withdrawal of climber Louis Meintjes and  Antonio Pedrero from the race. It was a very dramatic scene to see, with riders strewn all over the tarmac.

Meintjes suffered a broken collarbone in the crash. EF Education-EasyPost’s Esteban Chaves also had to abandon the Tour due to his injuries. Hindley managed to get back on his bike and continue the race.

?Huge crash at the back of the peloton. The race is neutralized

?Grosse chute à l'arrière du peloton. La course est neutralisée#TDF2023 pic.twitter.com/nVWVUga0N9

— Tour de France™ (@LeTour) July 15, 2023

After a 30-minute pause, the race was resumed.

? @romainbardet has crashed badly in the downhill.

? @romainbardet a chuté dans la descente. #TDF2023 pic.twitter.com/Ghkz3C0WqI

— Tour de France™ (@LeTour) July 15, 2023

In addition to the initial crash involving dozens of riders, a separate accident occurred during the descent after the race continued, affecting French rider Romain Bardet and EF’s British rider James Shaw.

?@JamesthingyShaw has also hit the ground.

?@JamesthingyShaw est également tombé.#TDF2023 pic.twitter.com/pdgZbtRlz7

— Tour de France™ (@LeTour) July 15, 2023

Shaw’s crash was particularly dramatic, flipping over the wall.