Italian cyclist falls off 50-foot hill into ravine in terrifying crash
Cyclist Alessio Martinelli had to be taken to a hospital after a frightening crash and an estimated fall of 30-50 feet during the Giro d'Italia professional road bicycle Tuesday.
The 24-year-old cyclist slid off his bike when turning down a bend in the rain, and he then fell down a rather steep hill and into a ravine in San Valentino, Italy.
Martinelli's team, the VF Group Bardiani CSF-Faizane, announced he is in stable condition and conscious before posting a photo of him flashing a thumbs-up with a bandaid on his chin.
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5 Italian cyclist Alessio Martinelli from VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizane team receiving medical attention after a crash during the 16th stage of the 108th Giro d'Italia race.
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5 Alessio Martinelli was taken out on a stretcher.
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'Updates on Alessio Martinelli: Fortunately, medical examinations have ruled out fractures, only a trauma to the chin and right buttock,' the post said, as translated by Grok.
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The Cyclist's bike appeared to slip out from underneath him while on Stage 16 of 21 of the 2,121-mile competition amid less-than-ideal weather conditions.
As he came around the bend, he appeared to be attempting to brake before his front tire faltered, sending him down to the concrete.
5 Italian Cyclist Alessio Martinelli falls off his bicycle in rainy conditions in Italy.
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5 Martinelli fell 10-15 meters down a ravine in a scary scene.
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Both Martinelli and bike kept skidding toward the drop, which broadcasters reported to be 10-15 meters.
One clip of the frightening scene showed no low barrier to stop Martinelli, who slid toward an area filled with trees as a small group of spectators watched.
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5 Alessio Martinelli is rescued by emergency services after the fall.
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Martinelli was quickly rescued by emergency teams, who stretchered him out of the ravine with what appeared to be blood on his face.
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