Marco Simoncelli succumbs to injuries
Added on Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor | No Comments
Marco Simoncelli succumbs to injuries
As today’s MotoGP race got underway from the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, an accident halted proceedings. San Carlo Honda Gresini rider Marco Simoncelli suffered serious injuries, but sadly he did not survive.
The Official MotoGP.com website issued the following statement following the accident: “On Sunday 23rd October, during the MotoGP race at the Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit, San Carlo Honda Gresini’s Italian rider Marco Simoncelli suffered a serious accident wherein he sustained critical injuries.
The race was stopped immediately with the red flag and Simoncelli was transported by ambulance to the circuit medical centre where the medical staff worked to resuscitate him.
Despite their efforts, Marco sadly succumbed to his injuries at 4:56pm local time.
Everyone involved in MotoGP extends its deepest condolences to Marco’s family, friends and team at this tragic loss.”
Insidebikes would also like to express their deepest condolences to Marco’s family and friends at this very difficult time.
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