Spectators injured in 'serious incident' at TT
A serious incident occurred during the opening day of practice at the Isle of Man TT races, resulting in injuries to spectators. Eight individuals were taken to the hospital after a motorbike rider crashed into a crowd. The rider sustained leg injuries but was reported to be conscious and talking, while an investigation into the incident is underway.
- ▪Eight spectators were hospitalized after a motorbike rider crashed into a crowd during the TT practice session.
- ▪The incident led to the practice session being red flagged and the cancellation of the remainder of the day's schedule.
- ▪The rider involved in the crash suffered leg injuries but was conscious and talking after the incident.
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Spectators injured in 'serious incident' at TTJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCatherine NicollIsle of ManBBCThe practice session was red flagged at about 13:50 BSTEight spectators had to be taken to hospital after a motorbike rider crashed into a crowd on the opening day of practice in the Isle of Man TT races.Organisers said the incident at the exit to Parliament Square in Ramsey involved a single competitor and "several spectators".The session was red flagged at about 13:50 BST following the crash, which led to the implementation of "serious incident procedures".The spectators were "reported as conscious, and were transferred to Nobles Hospital for further assessment and treatment", organisers said.The rider, who has not been identified, suffered leg injuries and was…
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