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Festival of Motorcycling organisers issue update on injured riders

Wed, 29 Aug 2018

Festival of Motorcycling organisers have issued an update on the conditions of a number of riders injured during this year's event.

Manx rider Dan Sayle has been transferred to the UK for assessment on head, chest and spinal injuries sustained during the Lightweight Classic TT on Saturday - his conditions remains serious.

Rob Whittall sustained a head injury in a crash at Keppel Gate during the Superbike Race on Monday, and is now described as stable with no cause for concern.

Berne Wright is in a serious but stable condition following a crash in practice last Thursday, and is receiving treatment for injuries to both legs in the UK.

David Crussell and David Linsdell are both described as stable following separate incidents last week. Crussell is expected to be discharged from Noble's in the next few days while Linsdell is receiving treatment for a leg injury.

Martin Currams was admitted to Noble's for overnight observation after injuring his shoulder at Signpost yesterday afternoon, and is said to be stable.

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