IrelandTadej Pogacar, the leader of the Vuelta a España wearing the red jersey, withdrew from the race after a multi-vehicle collision during stage eight. The incident occurred with over 30 kilometers remaining as Pogacar swerved right and collided with another rider, subsequently being struck by oncoming cyclists. Despite assistance from teammates and medical personnel, Pogacar was seen walking into an ambulance with a sling on his injured arm. His withdrawal allowed Spain's Enric Mas to take the lead, marking the first time a Spanish rider has led the Vuelta since 2018. French cyclist Bryan Coquard won the stage after another crash in the final kilometer.
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