'Four brain bleeds, two facial fractures' – Swedish rider reveals extent of injuries from horror crash at World Championships
Caroline Andersson's condition is stable, but she will not race again this season
Swedish cyclist Caroline Andersson has announced the end of her 2026 season following a devastating crash during the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, Canada on September 26. The 25-year-old sustained severe injuries, including four brain bleeds, two facial fractures, a broken collarbone, and a broken pelvis. Despite being in stable condition, the extent of her injuries has forced Andersson to step away from competitive cycling for the remainder of the year.
The pile-up occurred around 95 kilometers into the elite women's road race, with roughly 15 riders involved. Andersson's teammate, Julia Borgström, helped her off the bike and withdrew from the event in tears. Andersson had previously posted on Instagram detailing her injuries and expressing gratitude for the support from her team and fans.
She will focus on healing, particularly addressing her head injuries before settling into a new team, AG Insurance-Soudal, starting in 2027.
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