From collision with ambulance Mathieu Rebel died at the scene.
The tragedy ended with a 9-stage race “Tour of New Caledonia”. Promising French rider of the team “shell Pacific” Mathieu Rebel died, faced with an “ambulance”.
According to preliminary data, 20-year-old behind the main peloton to help teammate Advano Printerce. Trying to catch up with the main group, Rebel on one of the descents at speed 80 km/h flew “head-on” in the ambulance, which was returning in the opposite direction.
As reported by Lequipe Rebel died at the scene, received injuries incompatible with life. Brintech, which was also damaged in the accident, received a broken leg and was evacuated to the hospital.
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