Bernal says horror crash almost left him paraplegic
Ineos Grenadiers rider Egan Bernal said he had a 95per cent chance of becoming a paraplegic following a serious crash during training in Colombia earlier this week that required multiple surgeries.
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Egan Bernal hopeful of recovery after revealing 95% chance of paralysis following collision with bus
Egan Bernal is hopeful of making a full recovery, but has revealed doctors told him there was a 95% chance of paralysis after he crashed into a bus on a training ride. The Colombian was preparing for the 2022 season in his home country, when he hit a stationary bus — which had pulled over unexpectedly to drop off passengers — at high speed.
Egan Bernal reveals he was close to being left paraplegic in horror crash
Two-time Grand Tour winner Egan Bernal has revealed how close he was to being left paraplegic in a horror training crash in Colombia earlier this week as he gave thanks for the treatment he has received.
Egan Bernal to undergo further surgery after serious cycling crash but reamins 'in good spirits'
Egan Bernal will undergo further surgery in Colombia after being involved in a serious crash, but a hospital statement says he is making good progress. The 2019 Tour de France winner collided with a stationary bus, which led to him suffering fractured vertebrae, chest trauma and a punctured lung. Ad/> Bernal also broke ribs in the crash, as well as his right femur and right patella.
'He told me he was in a lot of pain' - Egan Bernal talking from hospital bed as he recovers from serious injuries
Egan Bernal continues to make positive progress from his horrific crash, and has spoken to his agent from his hospital bed. The 2019 Tour de France winner suffered serious injuries when colliding with a bus on a training ride in his native Colombia.
Egan Bernal: Colombian cycling star 'conscious' following bus collision
Former Tour de France winner Egan Bernal has regained consciousness after undergoing emergency surgery following a collision with a bus outside Bogota, doctors have said.
Egan Bernal crash: Tom Pidcock says time trial bikes 'dangerous' to train on
Time trial bikes are becoming too dangerous for riders to train with on public roads, says Egan Bernal's Ineos team-mate Tom Pidcock.
Egan Bernal remains in intensive care after two ‘successful surgeries’
Two-time Grand Tour winner Egan Bernal remains in intensive care after undergoing spinal surgery following a serious crash suffered while training in his native Colombia.