Belgian cyclist Nathan Van Hooydonck of the Jumbo-Visma team was rushed to the hospital after losing control of his car at a crossroad in Belgium, local police said Tuesday.

A police spokesman told AFP the 27-year-old professional cyclist was in critical condition and that the hospital was fighting to stabilize him.

Van Hooydonck raced the 2023 Tour de France in July, helping his teammate Jonas Vingegaard win the overall title.

On Tuesday, he crashed his car in Kalmthout in northern Belgium after feeling unwell at the wheel, hitting five other cars at a crossroad, before coming to a stop.

Van Hooydonck's pregnant wife also was in the vehicle but was unhurt.

Jumbo Sports Director Grischa Niermann told media at the 2023 Vuelta a España that the team's riders were deeply upset by the news.

"We know he had an accident and is in hospital... I can't confirm whether or not he's in mortal danger," Niermann said.