Tao Geoghegan Hart was third overall for the eleventh stage, five seconds behind leader and teammate Geraint Thomas. The 28-year-old was taken to hospital by ambulance and according to the AFP news agency, the British cycling star has suffered a broken leg.
German Pascal Ackermann won the stage after a strong final sprint. The Giro d'Italia continues with the twelfth stage on Thursday. Several cyclists have been forced to drop out after testing positive for covid-19.