Gino Mader airlifted to hospital after 'high speed' crash at Tour of Switzerland

Gino Mader was airlifted to hospital following a crash towards the end of Stage 5 of the Tour of Switzerland. Bahrain Victorious rider Mader and Magnus Sheffield of Ineos Grenadiers crashed on the descent off the Albulapass. Ad Bahrain Victorious issued a statement which read: “Gino Mader was involved in a crash on the descent towards La Punt, finish line of stage 5 at Tour de Suisse.

Tour de Suisse Men'An exhibition' — Ayuso powers away to win Stage 5 of Tour of Switzerland5 HOURS AGO “The rider went off the road and fell into a ravine, where he was promptly assisted by the race doctor. Mader was found unresponsive, resuscitated at the scene and then transported by helicopter to Chur Hospital. “More news about the consequences of the accident will follow after Mader undergoes further examinations.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Gino.” Race organisers issued a statement, relayed by Cycling News, which read: “At race kilometre 197 in the descent of the Albulapass, two riders crashed at very high speed. «The race doctor was on the scene of the accident within two minutes. Magnus Sheffield was responsive.

He was transported to Samedan hospital with bruises and a concussion. “Gino Mader lay motionless in the water. He was immediately resuscitated and then transported to Chur hospital by air ambulance.

“The severity of his injuries has not yet been fully clarified. “An update will be given as soon as new information is available. “The circumstances of the accident are being clarified.» World champion Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) was critical of the decision to have the descent at the end of such a punishing stage.