Overview
- Israel–Premier Tech said Froome’s operation was successful and that he is recovering in hospital in Toulon.
- The 40-year-old crashed during a training ride on August 28 near Saint‑Raphaël and was airlifted by helicopter to Toulon.
- Medical examinations identified a pneumothorax, five broken ribs and lumbar vertebral fractures, and he remained conscious with no cranial trauma.
- An update on his official Instagram account stated that no other vehicles were involved, countering some early media reports.
- He is expected to miss the remainder of the season while further medical updates and recovery plans are assessed.