Massive crash at the final sprint of the 12th stage of the 2026 Tour de France in Chalon-sur-Saône

The 12th stage of the 2026 Tour de France ended with a victory for Tim Merlier in Chalon-sur-Saône.

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A major crash marred the final sprint of the stage, held on July 16, 2026.

Tadej Pogačar retains the yellow jersey ahead of Jonas Vingegaard in the general classification.

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