Crash at Giro d'Italia Forces Multiple Withdrawals

A major crash during Stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia, approximately 70km from the finish in Naples on a downhill section of wet roads, led to the withdrawal of 2022 champion Jai Hindley, who was hospitalized with injuries. The incident involved around 20 riders, including pink jersey holder Mads Pedersen and former winner Richard Carapaz, both of whom continued racing. Several other cyclists, such as Juri Holtmann (suspected broken arm) and Dion Smith, were also forced to abandon. The race was neutralized for several minutes as medical staff attended to the injured, and all riders were awarded the same time for the general classification. Organizers announced that no time bonuses or points would be awarded at the finish due to the disruption. The stage was ultimately completed after the interruption.