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Woman And Rider Critical But Stable Following Crash At North West 200
A woman and a motorbike rider are in critical but stable conditions in hospital following a collision at the North West 200 in Portstewart on Saturday.
The crash occurred on the section of the course between York Corner and Mill Road roundabout during the second lap of the Superstock race.
A woman spectator was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital where her condition is described as critical but stable.
Rider Stephen Thompson is also in a critical condition and Horst Saiger received minor injuries. Thompson has also been transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital, according to a spokesperson for the event.
(CD/JP)
The crash occurred on the section of the course between York Corner and Mill Road roundabout during the second lap of the Superstock race.
A woman spectator was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital where her condition is described as critical but stable.
Rider Stephen Thompson is also in a critical condition and Horst Saiger received minor injuries. Thompson has also been transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital, according to a spokesperson for the event.
(CD/JP)
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