Fan involved in massive Tour de France crash arrested – reports

Italy’s Kristian Sbaragli, left, and France’s Bryan Coquard, right, lie on the ground after crashing during the first stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 197.8 kilometers (122.9 miles) with start in Brest and finish in Landerneau, France, Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Anne-Christine Poujoulat, Pool Photo via AP)

Police have arrested a fan involved in a massive pile-up at the Tour de France during the opening stage of cycling’s biggest event, local media reported.

A fan brandished a large cardboard sign while leaning into the path of oncoming riders. She appeared to be looking in the other direction, apparently at a camera, and not at the approaching riders.