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A press vehicle crashed into barriers during the arrival of the Tour de France in Ussel in Corrèze on Sunday, injuring eight spectators, one of them seriously, the prefecture said.
Before the breakaway – led to the line by stage winner Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) – arrived, around 5:00 PM, the driver of a car belonging to the newspaper L’Equipe “fell ill” less than 500 meters from the finish line.
The vehicle crashed into the barriers lining the course and injured eight the spectators who were behind it, the Corrèze préfecture told AFP.
One of injured was in critical condition on Sunday, but their life was not in danger, and the seven other people were slightly injured, the same source added.
The vehicle could be seen still adjacent to the finishing straight with the barriers put back into place as the breakaway sprinted past with 500 metres to go.
The Tulle prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident. The driver has not been taken into custody, the prosecutor’s office stated.
Stage 9 of the Tour de France had been shortened by 30 kilometers due to the heatwave on Sunday in Corrèze.
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#TDF2026 / Une voiture accréditée de L’Équipe a percuté des barrières à moins de 500 m de l’arrivée de la 9e étape du Tour de France à Ussel. Huit personnes ont été blessées, dont deux hospitalisées. Une enquête a été ouverte pour déterminer les circonstances de l’accident. https://t.co/zywkWzwT7M pic.twitter.com/SPKDa1RUokJuly 13, 2026
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Laura Weislo is a Cyclingnews veteran of 20 years. Having joined in 2006, Laura extensively covered the Operacion Puerto doping scandal, the years-long conflict between the UCI and the Tour de France organisers ASO over the creation of the WorldTour, and the downfall of Lance Armstrong and his lifetime ban for doping. As Managing Editor, Laura coordinates coverage for North American events and global news.
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Eight injured after press car crashed through barriers 500 metres before Tour de France stage finish in Corrèze
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One person suffered critical but not fatal injuries

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A press vehicle crashed into barriers during the arrival of the Tour de France in Ussel in Corrèze on Sunday, injuring eight spectators, one of them seriously, the prefecture said.
Before the breakaway – led to the line by stage winner Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) – arrived, around 5:00 PM, the driver of a car belonging to the newspaper L’Equipe “fell ill” less than 500 meters from the finish line.
The vehicle crashed into the barriers lining the course and injured eight the spectators who were behind it, the Corrèze préfecture told AFP.
One of injured was in critical condition on Sunday, but their life was not in danger, and the seven other people were slightly injured, the same source added.
The vehicle could be seen still adjacent to the finishing straight with the barriers put back into place as the breakaway sprinted past with 500 metres to go.
The Tulle prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident. The driver has not been taken into custody, the prosecutor’s office stated.
Stage 9 of the Tour de France had been shortened by 30 kilometers due to the heatwave on Sunday in Corrèze.
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#TDF2026 / Une voiture accréditée de L’Équipe a percuté des barrières à moins de 500 m de l’arrivée de la 9e étape du Tour de France à Ussel. Huit personnes ont été blessées, dont deux hospitalisées. Une enquête a été ouverte pour déterminer les circonstances de l’accident. https://t.co/zywkWzwT7M pic.twitter.com/SPKDa1RUokJuly 13, 2026
Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. From Barcelona through to Paris, our experienced team will bring you breaking news, expert insight, and in-depth coverage from every stage as the battle for the yellow jersey plays out. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! Find out more.

Laura Weislo is a Cyclingnews veteran of 20 years. Having joined in 2006, Laura extensively covered the Operacion Puerto doping scandal, the years-long conflict between the UCI and the Tour de France organisers ASO over the creation of the WorldTour, and the downfall of Lance Armstrong and his lifetime ban for doping. As Managing Editor, Laura coordinates coverage for North American events and global news.
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Eight injured after press car crashed through barriers 500 metres before Tour de France stage finish in Corrèze
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Laura Weislo
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One person suffered critical but not fatal injuries
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A press vehicle crashed into barriers during the arrival of the Tour de France in Ussel in Corrèze on Sunday, injuring eight spectators, one of them seriously, the prefecture said.
Before the breakaway – led to the line by stage winner Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) – arrived, around 5:00 PM, the driver of a car belonging to the newspaper L’Equipe “fell ill” less than 500 meters from the finish line.
The vehicle crashed into the barriers lining the course and injured eight the spectators who were behind it, the Corrèze préfecture told AFP.
One of injured was in critical condition on Sunday, but their life was not in danger, and the seven other people were slightly injured, the same source added.
The vehicle could be seen still adjacent to the finishing straight with the barriers put back into place as the breakaway sprinted past with 500 metres to go.
The Tulle prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident. The driver has not been taken into custody, the prosecutor’s office stated.
Stage 9 of the Tour de France had been shortened by 30 kilometers due to the heatwave on Sunday in Corrèze.
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#TDF2026 / Une voiture accréditée de L’Équipe a percuté des barrières à moins de 500 m de l’arrivée de la 9e étape du Tour de France à Ussel. Huit personnes ont été blessées, dont deux hospitalisées. Une enquête a été ouverte pour déterminer les circonstances de l’accident. https://t.co/zywkWzwT7M pic.twitter.com/SPKDa1RUokJuly 13, 2026
Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. From Barcelona through to Paris, our experienced team will bring you breaking news, expert insight, and in-depth coverage from every stage as the battle for the yellow jersey plays out. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! Find out more.
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