Tour Down Under crash victim spectator in stable condition after serious injuries in horror Adelaide pileup

A New South Wales woman was taken to hospital in a serious condition following the horror crash on Saturday night.

A female spectator seriously injured in Saturday’s nasty high-speed collision with cyclists during the Tour Down Under is now in a stable condition.

The woman, who is from New South Wales, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the collision on the corner of Rundle Road and East Terrace.

She is still undergoing treatment for her injuries.

The crash on last corner with two riders going over the barricade including Tobias Bayer of team DS: Meersman Gianni during day two of the Tour Down Under 2025. Picture: Sarah Reed/Getty Images

At least seven riders fell in the crash. Picture: Sarah Reed/Getty Images

The incident occurred on the final corner of the street circuit race, with the pack of cyclists slamming into the barricades at high speed.

Riders Simon Dehairs and Tobias Bayer were both sent over the barrier and into the crowd, knocking spectators to the ground.

Andrea Raccagni Noviero of Italy and Team Soudal Quick-Step during the Team Presentation prior to the 25th Santos Tour Down Under. Picture: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images

Vision of the crash shared by a nearby spectator shows riders soaring around the bend before tumbling into the protective fencing with spectators screaming in horror.

Race officials later said that the riders had entered the turn 20km/h faster than on previous laps, which ultimately caused the crash.

Andrea Raccagni was among the riders caught up in the crash, escaping with wounds to his hands and legs.

The Italian clipped the inside barrier, sliding across the road followed by a pack of six other cyclists.

“I hit with the wheel of the guy in front of me because he braked a bit,” he told 9 News on Sunday.

“Some other riders hit me. They went into the barriers.

“It shouldn’t happen but it can happen, so I wish (the injured spectator) all the best.”

Thankfully, Raccagni was still able to compete however his fellow countryman Manilo Moro wasn’t as fortunate.

The Movistar rider was the only one unable to finish the race following the stack.

Visibly struggling, he continued riding with assistance from a team staff member as he made his way to the finish line.

Moro later underwent further treatment for his injuries with Raccagni saying he was “holding his shoulder” afterwards.

On Monday, a spokesman for the Tour Down Under confirmed that all riders from Movistar involved in the crash would return to the track on Tuesday.

Premier Peter Malinauskas also ruled out the need for a formal inquiry for the “freak” crash.

“I’m reluctant to overreact to it given that it is such a freak occurrence,” he said.

“A too-heavy response or knee-jerk reaction around a long winded review diminishes the fact that part of the beauty of cycling is that you can get so close to the action for spectators in a safe way.

“I don’t think we need to start sending a signal to the community that the TDU is an unsafe event, it’s not.”

Originally published as Tour Down Under crash victim spectator in stable condition after serious injuries in horror Adelaide pileup