Cav taken to hospital after Ghent crash

Monday, 22 November 2021 07:53

Mark Cavendish has been taken to hospital after a crash in a competition in Belgium.

The Manx cyclist was competing in the final day of racing at the Ghent track meeting.

His team, Deceuninck-QuickStep, says Cav was taken to hospital "for investigation".

On Twitter, a team spokesman said they'll share more details as soon as they have them.

Following his crash in #zesdaagsegent, @MarkCavendish has been taken to the hospital for investigations. We’ll share more details as soon as we’ll have them.
Photo: @billy_lebelge pic.twitter.com/YVKufEyyRK
— Deceuninck-QuickStep (@deceuninck_qst) November 21, 2021

More from Isle of Man News

Minister quizzed over new Meat Plant director

Agriculture Minister Clare Barber says a former MHK was appointed to the board of the Island's meat plant because the company urgently needed two directors.
Yellow weather warning this weekend

A yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping has been issued for this weekend.
Education boss retires

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says it'll be looking for a new chief officer next year.
Steam Packet warns of sailing delays today

The Steam Packet says some of its sailings will be running late today.
Know someone who's made a difference to their community?

Nominations have opened for a special community award in Onchan.
Manx Classic Hill Climb cancelled for 2026

Next year's Manx Classic Hill Climb won't be going ahead, according to organisers.
No complaints about car insurance in UK, says minister

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says he hasn't seen any complaints about cars only being insured for the UK for a set number of days.
Quarries closed to bikes because of health and safety

The Department of Infrastructure says it's closed its quarries to trial bikes after a health and safety review.