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Media reported, citing police, that the 27-year-old had to be resuscitated on Tuesday and was then taken to hospital in consciousness. The accident occurred in Kalmthout, north of Antwerp.
Van Hooydonck’s team Jumbo-Visma confirmed the accident. The team said he felt uncomfortable behind the wheel, which led to his involvement in the accident. “We cannot confirm rumors that he is in a critical condition,” said the racing team. Van Hooydonck will undergo further medical examinations.
Sporting director Grischa Niermann, who is currently at the Vuelta in Spain, had previously explained that the team members at the Tour of Spain had reacted quite violently to the news. It is not easy to drive a race under these circumstances.
Pregnant woman sat next to him
Photos in the online edition of the newspaper “Het Laatste Nieuws” show several damaged cars at a street intersection. “The driver was resuscitated on site and taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition. His pregnant wife, who was sitting next to him, was uninjured but was also taken to hospital,” said Patrick De Smedt, spokesman for the border police.
According to media reports, Van Hooydonck is said to have caused the accident with at least five cars. According to the police, he suddenly felt unwell at the wheel and crossed a red light. He drove into several vehicles waiting on the other side of the intersection. Three people in the other cars, including a child, suffered minor injuries.
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