Health update released on female cyclist who was rushed to hospital with five broken ribs after falling headfirst over a roadside barrier in brutal pile-up crash

Italian cyclist Debora Silvestri is in good spirits despite a horrific accident on Saturday, her team announced.

Silvestri was hospitalized after the shocking incident towards the end of the Milan-San Remo race when several drivers became involved in a pile-up and were grounded.

He arrived at the scene late but struggled to avoid the crash, when Silvestri flipped headfirst into a roadside barrier in worrying scenes.

The Italian driver fell a few meters before landing at the bottom of the road and crashing to the ground.

On Sunday morning, his team, Laboral Kutxa, updated him on his health.

In a statement titled ‘medical report update’ on X, they said: ‘Debora Silvestri continues to improve positively after being hospitalized under medical supervision overnight.’

Silvestri (pink bottom right) rolled over the roadside barrier to avoid pile-up

He is in good spirits and strong enough to get through the recovery process and will remain in hospital for the next few hours to continue to be monitored.

‘The team’s medical staff are confident that his condition will continue to improve. We will continue to report on his progress from the team.

‘Both the rider and the team would like to sincerely thank everyone for all the messages of support and encouragement received in recent hours.’

Silvestri previously confirmed on Instagram on Saturday night that he suffered five broken ribs and a microfracture in his shoulder.

“I feel pretty good, I have five broken ribs and a microfracture in my shoulder; it could be worse,” he defiantly posted.

‘It’s time to heal but don’t worry, I’ll be back.’

Laboral Kutxa also released a statement to provide an update shortly after the accident.

They said: ‘Debora Silvestri had a fall on the Cipressa descent. ‘He is conscious and is going to hospital to receive treatment.’

They later added: ‘He will remain in hospital under medical supervision for the next few hours and further tests will be carried out to assess the extent of injuries.’

Belgian Lotte Kopecky went on to win the 156km race after chaotic scenes, narrowly edging out Switzerland’s Noemi Ruegg in the sprint race.

However, despite the victory, Kopecky, who was overshadowed by the incident, reflected this with his comments and said: ‘I hope everyone is fine.’

Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and Kim Le Court-Pienaar, two of the favorites of the race, were also involved in the accident.

Niewiadoma-Phinney was unable to continue, while Le Court-Pienaar remounted and finished in 99th place.