UPDATE — Authorities introduced Wednesday they’ve arrested the concerned fan.

Authorities have launched an investigation after a girl standing with followers alongside the Tour de France route triggered a disastrous crash involving a number of riders over the weekend.

The lady was holding a bit of cardboard with a message on it within the far west area of France the place the primary day’s racing was happening Saturday. Media retailers present the lady stepped out in entrance of the pack of cyclists whereas she held up the signal, showing to carry it for the cameras.

The Unbiased newspaper within the UK experiences the message was to the lady’s grandparents.

The signal reportedly hit one of many riders close to the entrance of the pack. The bike owner fell, resulting in extra crashes as riders behind him fell.

The crash was important, taking down or slowing down dozens of riders. The race was held up for a number of minutes as bicycles and other people have been detangled.

The lady left the world earlier than authorities may speak to her.

Investigators within the Finistère area of western France are calling for witnesses to assist them discover the fan. They’re investigating the reason for “unintentional accidents….by manifestly deliberate violation of an obligation of security or prudence.”

The group that runs the Tour de France has made a proper criticism to authorities in regards to the crash, in line with CNN.

Presently, at the least three riders have withdrawn from the race following Saturday’s crash.

A second, unrelated crash occurred throughout Saturday’s first stage of the race. This one was simply eight kilometers from the top.