Overview

• The 40-year-old was flown by helicopter to a hospital in Toulon after a Wednesday training fall in southern France.
• Medical exams identified a pneumothorax, five broken ribs and a fracture of a lumbar vertebra.
• Israel–Premier Tech said no other cyclists or vehicles were involved and that Froome was conscious and responsive.
• Surgery was scheduled for Thursday, with the team promising updates after the operation.
• The four-time Tour de France winner previously had a severe 2019 training crash, and reports say his expiring contract could coincide with no further racing this season.