Tour de France: Stage 3 crash involving Cancellara delays race (VIDEO)

With riders competing in close quarters during Stage 3 of the Tour de France on Monday, the event saw its first substantial crash.

As seen in the clip below, one rider lost control in a crowded stretch, quickly resulting in a frightening pileup.

Yellow jersey holder Fabian Cancellara was one of the many riders involved, flying over his handlebars and off to the side of the road.

The race was neutralized for 20 minutes before resuming with approximately 50 kilometers to go in Stage 3.