All the cars were directed by the officials to let the Directeur Sportif of Europcar go to the front because Voeckler had requested his team car. This means pull over to the right and let the team car pass. The TV car ignored the directive and went ahead, causing the accident.
From OuestFrance.fr:
«Le véhicule incriminé avait reçu la consigne de la Direction de la course de ne pas passer et de laisser le directeur sportif de l'équipe Europcar apporter * Thomas Voeckler le bidon qu'il réclamait. Ne tenant aucun compte de cette injonction, le véhicule s'est engagé et a provoqué la chute de deux coureurs», a déclaré notamment la direction du Tour dans un communiqué, en qualifiant ce comportement d'«intolérable».
Elsewhere in the article, it says that all media cars have been doubly reminded that the safety of the riders is paramount. I imagine there will be some fallout tomorrow.
Also, Vino has been flown to Paris by helicopter for surgery tonight.



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