Event Brief
Aug 29, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Pogačar abandons La Vuelta after heavy crash 33 km
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Tadej Pogačar was forced to abandon La Vuelta a España after a heavy crash on the eighth stage, 33 km from the finish between Puçol and Xeraco. The Slovenian, then leading the general classification, was treated by doctors for injuries including a shoulder and elbow problem and an open wound above his eyebrow, and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
WHO: Tadej Pogačar
WHAT: Pogačar abandoned La Vuelta after suffering a heavy crash and being taken to hospital
WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Puçol to Xeraco, Valencian Community, Spain
WHY: The cause of the crash has not been reported.
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