This story was updated on July 7 to reflect a change in development.
Stage 3聽of the Tour de France was temporarily delayed on Monday after a 20-bike crash occurred with more than 30 miles remaining in the 99-mile stage, . Fabian Cancellara, wearing the yellow jersey, was one of cyclists caught in the crash.聽He abondoned the Tour after crossing the finish line and was later diagnosed with two broken vertebrae in his lower back.
Reeling in an early breakaway, the peloton was close to regaining contact when William Bonnet of FDJ clipped a wheel and fell into the line of about 20 other riders, . The result was a widespread crash at 26 miles聽per聽hour that was so severe it caused race director Thierry Gouvenou to pause the race.聽
A break of several minutes allowed riders to seek medical attention, according to the Guardian. The race resumed with 37 miles remaining. Three cyclists immediately聽abandoned the Tour as a result of the crash, with one hospitalized, .
Joaquim Rodr铆guez won the third stage of the Tour de France, according to the New York Times. Stage 4 begins on Tuesday.聽
Watch the crash here:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=DMGahKyAlv0
UPDATE: JULY 7, 14:00 MST:聽Cancellara withdrew from the Tour de France, on Monday night, as a result of injuries from the crash, according to the聽.