Tour de France spectator hit by Ineos-Grenadiers team car
The team car was in the middle of the road to the Col de Peyresourde, about 200 metres from the top of the ascent, when it struck the spectator, who was cheering the riders on.
Organisers told Reuters they were not aware of the accident while Ineos-Grenadiers were not immediately available for comment.
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