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Santiago Buitrago suffers a concussion after a devastating crash at the Giro d'Italia stage 2, prompting his withdrawal from the race. This incident sheds light on the severe risks faced by cyclists in high-stakes competitions.
Bahrain Victorious reports that Buitrago was taken to a hospital following the crash, where he was found to have no fractures but sustained multiple superficial abrasions, neck bruising, and a concussion. He will undergo monitoring and follow the standard SCAT concussion protocol.
In a grim twist, Andrea Vendrame of Jayco AlUla finished the stage but will not start stage 3 due to serious injuries. He suffered fractures to three transverse processes in his lower back after crashing in the final 30 kilometers. Vendrame is set to return to Italy for further examinations and recovery.
The crash also impacted Ådne Holter from Uno-X Mobility, who abandoned the race with suspected concussion and hand injuries. UAE Team Emirates-XRG faced the most significant toll, losing five riders, including Jay Vine and Marc Soler, while Adam Yates persevered despite finishing over 13 minutes behind the stage winner. The aftermath of this crash raises urgent concerns about rider safety in the Giro d'Italia.
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