Spectator Hospitalized After High-Speed Crash at Tour Down Under

A female fan sustained serious injuries when a cyclist collided with the crowd during a sprint race in Adelaide, prompting safety concerns.

The crash occurred during the Villawood Men's Classic, a prelude to the six-stage Tour Down Under, when cyclists lost control on a sharp corner.
Four riders hit the barricades at high speed, with one cyclist flipping over into the crowd, injuring a female spectator who was hospitalized with serious injuries.
South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas described the incident as an 'awful, freak accident,' and organizers have offered support to the injured woman and her family.
Italian cyclist Manilo Moro was the only rider unable to finish the race due to injuries, while others involved were seen nursing minor injuries post-race.
The Tour Down Under, marking its 25th anniversary, will officially begin with its six-stage race on Tuesday, following the conclusion of the women’s event earlier on Sunday.