Freak accident halts battle for yellow

The day looked set to be marked by a new race leader but instead it was defined by a big crash between several riders and an oncoming vehicle, plus the cancellation of the stage result.

For the first time in the 58-year history of the FBD Insurance Rás, a stage was neutralised and no restart given. The chief commissaire's decision was taken shortly after a collision on the descent of Bellavalley Gap, where at least six riders went down and several fractures occurred.

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