Todd Waters injured in practice
Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing rider suffers multiple injuries in the practice session for the Dutch GPHusqvarna Motorcycles has announced that Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Todd Waters has suffered multiple injuries, sustained in a crash during a practice session at Eersel, Holland on Wednesday, April 23, ahead of the Dutch GP.
Todd suffered a broken left tibia and fibula -- a clean fracture in the middle of both bones -- plus a break to his right collarbone and a small fracture to his right hip. Todd underwent surgery at the Eindhoven University Hospital, which specialises in sports orthopaedics, where doctors successfully inserted a tibial nail into his left leg. Todd is expected to be released from hospital in the coming days.
Gaining essential sand practice in preparation for round six of the FIM Motocross World Championship at Valkenswaard, Netherlands, on May 4, Waters was involved in a freak accident. Cresting a blind jump, he was faced with a multi-rider pile-up. Unable to take evasive action, the young Australian landed on an already stricken bike, sustaining his injuries.
Waters -- who currently sits seventh overall in the MXGP standings -- is expected to be out of action for up to three months.
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