Giro d’Italia Crash in Bulgaria Sends Seven Cyclists to Hospital Before Sofia Finish
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Seven cyclists competing in the 2026 edition of the Giro d’Italia were taken to the regional hospital in Veliko Tarnovo after a major crash during Stage 2 of the race near the village of Merdanya in Lyaskovets Municipality. The incident unfolded roughly 22 kilometers before the finish line as riders crossed Bulgaria from south to north. The crash involved at least 13 competitors and disrupted one of the most demanding sections of the stage. Organizers and medical officials said wet roads,
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