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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Liam Llewellyn

Tour de France winner Egan Bernal “born again” after nearly dying in terrifying crash

Tour de France winner Egan Bernal felt like he was “born again” after surviving a horrific crash.

The 25-year-old left the hospital just a fortnight after he hit a stationary bus while riding his time trial bike in January, which left him with devastating injuries.

He suffered a staggering 20 broken bones and two collapsed lungs, which saw him undergo seven surgeries, including two on his spine.

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