MILAN (AP)—Giro d’Italia organizers say the ninth stage on Mount Etna will go ahead Sunday despite the volcano erupting overnight.
Ash rained down on Catania and surrounding villages in the early hours of Thursday after the volcano became active, opening a crater pit on one side.
The ninth stage features two climbs on the volcano, including at the finish line at 6,207 feet above sea level.
Race director Angelo Zomegnan said in a statement that “Sunday’s stage is not at risk. The stretch in question is only that of the last 4 miles on Etna. But onsite teams are already working to clear the road.”
Ash rained down on Catania and surrounding villages in the early hours of Thursday after the volcano became active, opening a crater pit on one side.
The ninth stage features two climbs on the volcano, including at the finish line at 6,207 feet above sea level.
Race director Angelo Zomegnan said in a statement that “Sunday’s stage is not at risk. The stretch in question is only that of the last 4 miles on Etna. But onsite teams are already working to clear the road.”
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