Shocking video footage has emerged capturing a horrific incident during the Vuelta a Venezuela cycling race.
What began as an exciting sprint finish for Stage 3 quickly turned into chaos and screams from the crowd.
Video – Police Motorbike hits Cycling race
IMPACTANTE: "Un policía provoca un grave accidente en la Vuelta a Venezuela" Violenta caída en el sprint final de la tercera etapa de la Vuelta a Venezuela. "La imprudencia del policía dejó al menos 5 lesionados".🤯🥹🫣 https://t.co/OFpCTpZU8B pic.twitter.com/WTHtsHIRx2
— ⚡MazaCiclismo⚡ (@RuedaPedal) September 10, 2025
After covering a gruelling 141km, cyclists were nearing the finish line when a police motorbike, escorting the race, inexplicably cut across the track.
This bizarre manoeuvre caused the bike to smash into several athletes, triggering a devastating pile-up on the side of the road. While some competitors rode past to the finish, those caught in the crash were left injured on the floor.
Vuelta a Venezuela. Lo que ha entrado este año en otra dimensión es el ciclismo. pic.twitter.com/Gwjz2zpK1Q
— kantinu (@kantinu) September 10, 2025
Reports indicate five individuals were hurt: three cyclists, the police officer driving the motorbike, and a race judge accompanying him. All were transported to hospital for further tests, though no updates on their condition have been released.
The shocking crash cast a significant dampener on the multi-stage race.
