Chris Froome crash: Team Ineos rider fractured femur, elbow and ribs in 65kph accident at Dauphine
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Froome fractured his femur bone as well as his elbow and several ribs in the high-speed crash which ended his Dauphine and ruled him out of next month’s Tour de France. Team Ineos’s general manager, Sir Dave Brailsford, revealed that the accident was “very serious” and the team later confirmed the extent of Froome’s injuries. Team doctor Richard Usher said: “Chris was taken to Roanne Hospital where initial examinations confirmed multiple injuries, most notably a fractured right femur and right elbow. “We will now turn our focus towards supporting him in his recovery.” Team principal, Sir Dave Brailsford, added: “Our primary focus now is obviously on ensuring Chris gets the very best possible care, which he will do, so he can recover as soon as possible.
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