Young Swiss rider Muriel Furrer, 18, is in a “very critical” condition after falling heavily during the junior road race at the world championships on Thursday September 26 in Zurich, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said.
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Swiss rider Muriel Furrer suffered a serious crash in the junior road race at the world championships, won by Cat Ferguson, and is in a “very critical” condition. | PHOTO: JASPER JACOBS BELGA VIA AFP
Terrible news at the World Cycling Championships after the junior women’s road race this Thursday. After a heavy fall for reasons that are still unknown, the Swiss Muriel Furrer (18 years old) suffers a serious head injury and is in a very critical condition.
UCI “extremely concerned”
“Muriel Furrer was taken to hospital by a rescue helicopter. She suffered severe head trauma and is in very critical condition.”announced the UCI, which says it is “extremely concerned” in a press release.
“At present, there are no proven facts regarding the course of the accident. Investigations by the competent authorities are ongoing.”the authority added.
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The junior race took place on Thursday morning on wet roads, while heavy showers fell on Zurich throughout the day.
