The Belgian Champion suffered a fracture to his right collarbone and his right scapula.
In Belgium on Friday he will undergo an operation on his collarbone, and further examination, at the hospital in Herentals. Further updates will be given in due course.
Two more Soudal Quick-Step riders had to say goodbye to the World Tour race.
During an accident on stage 5 of Itzulia Basque Country, Soudal Quick-Step riders Mikel Landa and Gil Gelders were involved in a crash, forcing both to leave the race. Gelders was given medical attention on the spot and was treated for abrasions.
Mikel, runner-up at the Volta a Catalunya last month, was taken to the local hospital where X-rays revealed that he has suffered a fracture to his clavicle. He will now undergo further investigation to determine the best path for his recovery.
