French cyclist Auge in induced coma after crash
French cyclist Ronan Auge is in a medically induced coma following a crash at the Tour of Langkawi in Malaysia. His team reports his condition is stable, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in professional road cycling.
Why it matters
The incident adds to a growing list of serious accidents and fatalities in professional cycling, raising questions about race safety protocols.
French cyclist Ronan Auge has been placed in a medically induced coma following a crash at the Tour of Langkawi in Malaysia.
The 22-year-old sustained serious injuries on stage six of the UCI ProSeries event and was taken to hospital.
A statement from his team, Unibet Red Roses, described Auge's condition as "currently stable and not life threatening."
Auge's crash is the latest in a series of serious incidents that have marred the sport of road cycling in recent months.
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