Tour de France STOPPED after massive crash with dozens of riders left in heap on roadside
TODAY'S Tour de France stage 14 action was interrupted by a huge crash.
Numerous drivers at the back of the peloton were left strewn across the roadside grass following a horrifying pile-up.
In addition to causing the action to be neutralised, the crash also put an end to two riders' Tour.
Shortly after the incident, it was confirmed that unfortunate Movistar rider Antonio Pedrero had been forced to abandon the 2023 Tour de France.
In a statement posted to social media, Movistar confirmed: "Unfortunately, the 14th stage of @letour_es | #TDF2023 begins with the second retirement for the Movistar Team: @pedrero_antonio.
"The Catalan, one of the most affected in a pileup, will not be able to reach Paris in his first 'Grande Boucle'.
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"We will keep you informed."
Following the incident, ITV Cycling confirmed that "many riders" were receiving treatment.
Eurosport presenter then reported that Louis Meintjes had also been forced to abandon the race.
She tweeted: "Louis Meintjes out now too. All the best to him.
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"The race has to wait to have enough ambulances to restart so riders still waiting for the stage to restart."
Meintjes' team Intermarche-Circus-Wanty then confirmed the extent of his injuries.
They tweeted: "We are absolutely devastated to report that Louis Meintjes fractured his collarbone following a crash early in stage 14 and leaves the Tour de France."
Belgian outlet claimed that Brit Tom Pidcock was also involved in the crash, but would be able to continue.
Following a 30 minute delay, action was able to resume.
