India, Jan. 21 -- Several cyclists were involved in a crash during the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, a UCI 2.2 Continental multi-stage men's cycling race, on Tuesday, organisers said. However, neither the organisers nor the police specified the number of riders injured.

The race was temporarily paused following the accident, which occurred in the afternoon, and resumed after medical teams responded, officials said.

Stage 1 of the event witnessed the crash involving multiple riders within an hour of the start. According to organisers, the incident took place among cyclists riding in the second group of the peloton.

"During Stage 1 of the Pune Grand Tour, there was an on-road incident involving riders in the second group of the peloton. As...