The crash occurred as riders jostled for position, leading to a collision between World champion Lotte Kopecky and Charlotte Kool, resulting in multiple racers hitting the ground.
After the crash within the final kilometres, time gaps were nullified, resulting in all affected riders receiving the same time as the stage winner, Lorena Wiebes.
Following the crash, DSM-Firmenich PostNL expressed their disappointment for Charlotte Kool's season ending, stating, 'It's not how we wanted the season to end for Charlotte'.
Despite her injuries, Lotte Kopecky completed the stage with significant abrasions, highlighting both her determination and the risk involved in sprint finishes.
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