Lotto Dstny development rider Tijl De Decker 'involved in a crash,' has surgery

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Team says Belgian had surgery in local hospital, transported to Antwerp where he is undergoing further examinations

Lotto Dstny lines up at the Brussels Cycling Classic with Tijl De Decker as part of the team
Lotto Dstny lines up at the Brussels Cycling Classic with Tijl De Decker as part of the team (Image credit: Getty Images)

Lotto Dstny has said that 22-year-old Belgian development squad rider, Tijl De Decker, had been taken to hospital after being involved in a crash while training.

"Tijl De Decker was involved in a crash today," said the team statement released on Twitter. "He was brought to a local hospital where he underwent surgery."

"Later today he was transported to the UZA [Antwerp University Hospital]. More news about the consequences of the crash will follow after further examinations. Our thoughts & prayers are with Tijl."

Simone Giuliani
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