Yates sustained abrasions and laceration to his left ear
Jay Vine and Marc Soler still under medical observation
The British rider Adam Yates has been pulled out of the Giro d’Italia after sustaining a concussion as a result of a crash on stage two.
The 33-year-old sustained abrasions and a laceration to his left ear during an incident involving almost 30 riders on Saturday’s rain-soaked 221km route from Burgas to Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria.
Yates, who hit a barrier at high speed, eventually finished almost 14 minutes behind the leading pack after he battled on in a blood-stained kit. His UAE Team Emirates teammates Jay Vine and Marc Soler were also injured. The Australian Vine sustained a concussion and an elbow fracture, while the Spaniard Soler has a pelvic fracture. All three riders are under medical observation and will travel home in the coming days to continue their recovery.
