Chris Froome, the four-time winner of the Tour de France , was airlifted to hospital on Wednesday following a serious training crash.

Froome, who currently races for Israel–Premier Tech, is in stable condition.

“Fortunately, Chris is stable and did not sustain any head injuries, however scans have confirmed a pneumothorax, five broken ribs, and a lumbar vertebrae fracture,” Israel–Premier Tech posted on X , as well as posting on the cyclist’s personal account.

The team added that the cyclist is undergoing surgery on Thursday afternoon.

According to French sports outlet L’Équipe , Froome was conscious and was able to continue to speak following the crash.

The two-time Olympic medalist’s contract expires at the end of the season with L’Équipe adding that he is unlikely to race aga

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