De Wilde's Scheldeprijs injuries less serious than first feared

Sjef De Wilde (Veranda's Willems - Accent) is assisted by medics after a crash

Sjef De Wilde (Veranda's Willems - Accent) is assisted by medics after a crash (Image credit: Sirotti)

Belgian rider Sjef De Wilde and his family have been relieved to find out that the injuries to his vertebrae are less dangerous than previously feared. The Veranda's Willems rider crashed hard in the final sprint of the Scheldeprijs on Wednesday, taking down other riders with him, and was immediately transported to the Schoten hospital where two fractured vertebrae were diagnosed.