Paris-Roubaix Femmes was marred on Sunday by a heavy crash midway through the race. Several riders were left on the cobbles in pain, including Shari Bossuyt and Chloé Dygert. The most seriously injured turned out to be Kamilla Aasebo, who was taken to hospital with a brain bleed.
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Uno-X issued an update on Monday: "Following her crash in Paris-Roubaix, initial examinations have shown that Kamilla has sustained fractures to her jaw and elbow, and a small brain bleed has also been detected."
"At this stage, the bleed does not require surgery, but she will undergo operations on her jaw and elbow. We would like to thank the medical staff at Paris-Roubaix and the staff at Lille University Hospital for their care. We will provide further updates when the time is right," the Scandinavian team said.
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Multiple casualties in heavy crash
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Aasebo was not the only victim. Amber van der Hulst (VolkerWessels) was also left motionless, but she escaped with relatively less serious injuries. "Amber landed heavily on her head and briefly lost consciousness, after which she was taken to hospital. The initial scans there looked good."
Bossuyt shared an update via social media. "Fortunately I have no serious injuries, just some bruises and road rash. But this is not how I imagined my cobbled spring ending. I had to abandon after a heavy crash. I will need some time to recover. I wish everyone involved a speedy recovery."
Chloé Dygert cleared to leave hospital
Many TV viewers were also worried about Chloé Dygert. According to the race medical report, the American withdrew from the race with shoulder pain. The team announced on X after the race that Dygert was "assessed for leg and shoulder pain, and cleared to go home following the race. The team doctor will continue to monitor her recovery."
Lastly, an update on @chloedygert30. After a heavy crash, she was assessed for leg and shoulder pain, and cleared to go home following the race. The team doctor will continue to monitor her recovery. Heal quick, Chloé! 🫶
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