Swedish cyclist Caroline Andersson approachable after a serious fall at the World Championships in Montreal

The Swedish cyclist Caroline Andersson, who had a serious fall at the World Road Cycling Championships in Montreal, is doing well under the circumstances. Swedish national coach Lucas Persson told broadcaster SVT. »She is responsive and conscious. That’s very positive,” said Persson. “She's still being examined. But we do know that she has a broken collarbone. She also fell hard on her head.”

Andersson was involved in a mass crash about 95 kilometers from the finish. The 25-year-old initially lay motionless on the asphalt with her face covered in blood. »When we got to her she was unconscious. She was completely gone. It was scary, you just don't know what to do at that moment," said Persson.

Andersson's teammate Julia Borgström was also involved in the mass crash - and was so shaken that she was unable to continue the race. Crying, the 25-year-old got off her bike in the finish area on Avenue du Parc. "She's fine again," said trainer Persson. "She's glad Caroline can talk."

In addition to Andersson, Australian Lauretta Hanson was also taken to hospital. The 31-year-old lay motionless on the floor for a long time after the accident. There was initially no information available about her condition. According to Australian media reports, Hanson later regained consciousness.

Also involved in the fall were defending champion Magdeleine Vallieres from Canada, World Cup runner-up Niamh Fisher-Black from New Zealand, Kim le Court from Mauritius and Paula Blasi from Spain - they all lost their chances of winning a medal. »When we got onto the circuit, things got crazy. “We took far too many risks,” said Blasi after her task. Vallieres and Fisher-Black also later withdrew from the race.

In the end, Tour de France winner Demi Vollering from the Netherlands won the World Cup; followed by Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Poland) and Elisa Longo Borghini (Italy).