What happened to Debora Silvestri as horror Milan San Remo crash sends cyclist over barrier after Cipressa pile up (Image via Getty)
Debora Silvestri had a scary crash that stopped the race for a moment and left everyone worried. During the women’s Milan San Remo one day race, the 27 year old Italian rider fell off the road after a big pile up in front of her.
The crash happened on a fast downhill section, and she went over a roadside barrier and dropped several meters. People watching the race, including commentators, were shocked as she did not move at first. But soon after, there was some relief. According to BBC Sport, Debora Silvestri was conscious when medical teams reached her and took her to the hospital. Her team later shared an update to calm fears, saying she was awake and getting proper care.
Debora Silvestri crash during Cipressa descent shocks race as Kasia Niewiadoma and Kim le Court caught in pile up
The accident happened on the descent of the Cipressa, which is one of the most important and fast sections of the race. It came with less than 20 kilometers left, so riders were already pushing hard and riding very close to each other.As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the crash started when a group of riders collided while taking a right turn. Among those involved were Kasia Niewiadoma and Kim le Court. This first crash quickly turned worse.
Just seconds later, more riders from behind ran into the fallen group because they had very little time to react.Debora Silvestri was right behind this chaos. She could not stop or change direction in time. As a result, she lost control and went over the barrier at the side of the road. It was a steep drop, which made the moment even more frightening for everyone watching.For a few seconds, there was silence and concern. The cameras pulled away, and viewers could not clearly see her condition.
Commentators sounded worried as well. But they soon confirmed that she was conscious, which brought some relief to fans and teams.Her team, Laboral Kutxa, later shared a clear update. They said, “Debora Silvestri has suffered a fall on the Cipressa descent. She is conscious and on her way to the hospital to receive care. We will provide more information on her condition in the coming hours.”Despite the crash, the race continued. Lotte Kopecky went on to win the 156 kilometer event. After crossing the finish line, she also spoke about the incident and said, “I hope everyone is OK.”The moment showed how risky high speed downhill racing can be, especially when riders are packed tightly and have very little space to react.
