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Tour de France Stage 16 Crash Video: Jens Voigt Injured

by Jon Azpiri | July 21, 2009 at 09:20 am

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German cyclist Jens Voigt of Team Saxo Bank was knocked out after a horrendous Tour de France Stage 16 crash. The Jens Voigt crash occurred as he was rapidly descending the Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard. Voigt lost control of his bike and skidded along the road.

Jens Voigt was sent to hospital in Bourg-Saint-Maurice after the crash. Doctors reported that Voigt is able to move his arms and legs.

Official race doctor Gerard Porte said: "He lost consciousness for three to four minutes. He has injuries mainly to his face and when he gets to hospital in Grenoble he will be having a full scan.

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mbaumgartner

at 13:59 on July 21st, 2009

Reports from VeloNews suggest that Jens Voigt suffered major but not life threatening injuries from his high-speed crash, and that he is alert and recovering.

"An examination at the University hospital in Grenoble this evening has initially given positive reports on Jens Voigt's health after the nasty crash during today's stage of Tour de France. He has incurred a fracture of the right cheekbone and a concussion. For now he is staying at the hospital for further observation."

Good news for one of the most respected riders in the pro peleton.

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at 15:20 on July 22nd, 2009

Bad that he was hurt but good he is recovering.

badong mesias (not verified)

at 23:07 on July 22nd, 2009

Good to learn that he is recovering. hope this doesn't affect his cycling. Though he hasn't won any popular race, he sure is a champion. Shame if his career ends... That crach reminded me of the crash that killed that motorola rider and olympic champ.