A woman spectator was killed today after being struck by a motorcycle as she watched the 14th stage of the Tour de France.
The woman was hit by a Republican Guard vehicle in Wittelsheim, a village 40 kilometres from the start of today’s stage from Colmar to Besancon.
Two other spectators were injured in the incident. They are being treated in hospital.
The Republican Guard are the ceremonial unit of the French police force.