EN · August 30, 2026

Pogačar set for surgery after collarbone fracture in Vuelta crash

Tadej Pogačar is due to undergo surgery after suffering a concussion and two broken bones in a crash at the Vuelta on August 29, 2026.

By ADDISMIZAN NEWSROOMPublished August 30, 2026Updated August 30, 2026

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Tadej Pogačar is due to undergo surgery after suffering a concussion and two broken bones in a crash at the Vuelta on August 29, 2026.

Pogacar to have surgery on broken collarbone after horrific Vuelta crash

Tadej Pogačar is set to undergo surgery for a broken collarbone after crashing during the Vuelta on August 29, 2026.

The rider also suffered a concussion and broke two bones after losing control when his bicycle struck a stone in the road. The medical update follows his withdrawal from the race after the crash.

The planned operation marks a new development in the aftermath of the incident, with his recovery timeline not specified in the available source item.

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