Overview

• Michelle Froome said surgeons identified a pericardial rupture during the operation, elevating the severity of his injuries.
• Initial exams also found a pneumothorax, five broken ribs and a fractured lumbar vertebra.
• The 40-year-old was airlifted to Sainte Anne military hospital in Toulon, known for thoracic surgery.
• Israel‑Premier Tech said he struck a traffic sign after touching a curb at roughly 45–50 km/h, with no other riders or vehicles involved.
• He is reported stable under the circumstances, will not be on a bike for a while, and is expected to miss the rest of the season as his contract runs out at year’s end.