Jasper Philipsen was knocked over by Frenchman Bryan Coquard and landed heavily on his right side. The Stage 1 winner abandoned and was taken to hospital.

Tadej Pogačar 'super sad' to see sprinter abandon the Tour, while other stage 3 crash victims race on with minor injuries

Jasper Philipsen has withdrawn from the Tour de France after suffering a heavy fall on stage three. The Belgian, who rides for Alpecin-Deceuninck, laid early claim to the green jersey after winning the first stage of the race and maintaining his lead after the second.