Daniel Oss has been ruled out of the remainder of this year's Tour de France after breaking his neck following a collision with a spectator.
Team TotalEnergies rider Oss was cycling down a descent in Sector 3 of Wednesday's fifth stage from Lille to Arenberg. Footage shows several fans stepping too far off the grass verge and onto the cobbled track, causing Oss to speed head-first into them.
The 35-year-old was remarkably able to finish the stage but failed to make the start line for the Stage 6 route from Binche on Longwy due to the neck injury sustained. His absence is a major blow for Team TotalEnergies and leader Peter Sagan, who was relying on the Italian to help assert dominance on the climb.
