Polish cyclist causes massive pileup at Tour of Flanders: 'I had no intention of causing this'

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Polish cyclist Filip Maciejuk, who was disqualified from the Tour of Flanders in Belgium on Sunday after he caused a massive pileup while attempting to make a pass, causing injuries to several riders, could face further discipline, according to officials. 

The 23-year-old Team Bahrain Victorious rider was disqualified after he attempted a maneuver in the men’s Tour of Flanders that resulted in Belgian cyclist Tim Wellens sustaining a broken collarbone and a broken leg for British cyclist Ben Turner. 

Filip Maciejuk of Poland competes in the Cycling Road - Men's Individual Time Trial on day 7 of the European Championships Munich 2022 on August 17, 2022 in Furstenfeldbruck, Germany.  (Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

"I’m really sorry for my mistake and causing the crash today. I hope all those involved are in good health and safe.This should not happen and was a big error in my judgment," Maciejuk said in a statement on Twitter. 

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"I had no intention of causing this. All I can do now is apologize for my mistake and learn from this in the future."

The incident came when Maciejuk was attempting to make a pass on a sidewalk. The path seemingly ended, causing Maciejuk to hit a puddle and quickly veer back into the peloton, bumping into several riders in the process. 

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