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SBS World News Radio: Some are calling it one of the worst crashes in the history of the Tour de France.

Australia's Richie Porte missed a bend during a descent coming off his bike at 70 kilometres per hour during a descent on the ninth stage.

It's left him with a fractured pelvis and collarbone.

SBS cycling commentator Michael Tomalaris says many considered the descent as too dangerous to begin with.

He's speaking here to Greg Dyett.

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Published 10 July 2017 6:00pm

Updated 10 July 2017 7:17pm

By Mike Tomalaris

Presented by Greg Dyett

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