- The young para-cyclist was involved in a horror crash while racing in Zurich
- Muriel Furrer remains in a ‘very critical condition’ at hospital after the accident
- The 18-year-old has suffered a ‘serious head injury’ after falling heavily
Swiss rider Muriel Furrer sustained a serious head injury after she fell heavily during the women’s junior road race at the para-cycling world championships in Zurich, cycling’s governing body said on Thursday.
Furrer fell heavily ‘for reasons still to be determined,’ the UCI said as medical personnel rushed to the scene.
The UCI said the 18-year-old was air-lifted immediately to hospital by an emergency helicopter but the reason behind her fall still remains unclear.
Heavy rain in Zurich had affected the riding surface and meant the men’s and women’s junior road events were raced on slick roads at the nine-day worlds meeting.
Providing an update on the emergency situation, the UCI stated that the horrific accident has left Furrer still in a critical condition in hospital.
Swiss rider Muriel Furrer sustained a serious head injury after she fell heavily at a race in Zurich
The 18-year-old remains in a ‘very critical condition’ after being airlifted to hospital
‘She suffered a serious head injury and is in a very critical condition,’ the UCI said in a statement.
‘Extremely concerned by the situation, the Union Cycliste Internationale, Swiss Cycling, and the Zurich 2024 Local Organising Committee are closely monitoring developments and will communicate as soon as possible.’
The UCI added there were no ‘established facts’ regarding how the accident happened.
‘Investigations by the competent authorities are ongoing,’ it added. Furrer finished 44th in the time trial that was held earlier this week.