A horrifying crash has marred the final of the women's road race in Rio.
Dutch rider Annemiek van Vleuten had opened up a lead on the chasing pack with 12 kilometres remaining before taking a corner awkwardly, tumbling over her handle bars and landing head first in the gutter.
The 33-year-old was removed via ambulance, Dutch chef de mission later Maurits Hendriks confirming she was conscious and in a stable condition in hospital.
Scroll through to 40 seconds in the video to see the incident.
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