Seven injured in crashes at motorbike event
SEVEN PEOPLE have been injured, two seriously, after two separate motorbike crashes at a racing circuit.
Air ambulances were called twice to the scene to airlift three of the casualties to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough, following the incidents at the Oliver’s Mount track in Scarborough.
Rider Jamie Coward tweeted his apologies after crashing through the fence at Drury’s Hairpin during morning qualifying.
Three people were taken to hospital, including one who was seriously injured, according to Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS).
Mr Coward said he was “very upset and shaken by what had happened”, adding: “Really sorry to spectators involved in my accident today there was nothing I could have done.”
Racing was abandoned after a second rider crashed at the same corner three hours later, injuring four people, one seriously.
In a statement, the circuit said: “Today we have had two serious incidents involving a number of spectators.
“Our medical personnel, together with the marshals and officials of the club, local police, NHS, ambulance staff and helimeds have treated all the injured.
“In view of the seriousness of these incidents and our requirements to call on outside assistance to help with this treatment, we have reluctantly taken the advice of everyone concerned and have decided to cancel the rest of the meeting.
“We sincerely apologise to you all for taking this decision and hope you will understand our difficulties in this unprecedented situation.”