New Delhi, July 7 -- Jasper Philipsen was forced to abandon the 2025 Tour de France race after a severe crash during stage 3. The incident, which occurred during an intermediate sprint, marked a heartbreaking end to what had been a strong start for Philipsen and his Alpecin-Deceuninck team.

On stage 3 of the 2025 Tour de France, a 178.3 km route from Valenciennes to Dunkirk, disaster struck for Jasper Philipsen during an intermediate sprint with around 60km remaining.

As he surged for points, rival sprinter Bryan Coquard of Cofidis collided with Intermarche-Wanty's lead-out man Laurenz Rex. The contact caused Coquard to bump into Philipsen's path, leaving the Belgian with no room.

Traveling at nearly 60 kph, Philipsen crashed heavily, ...