TWO FIGHT FOR LIFE IN HOSPITAL AFTER NW200 CRASH

NW200 pic 1A woman and a rider remain in a critical condition in hospital today after a horror smash involving three motorcycles at the North West 200.

The female spectator was hit during the opening Superstock race yesterday and was airlifted to hospital.

Two riders were also taken to hospital.

A third motorcycle ride was unhurt.

Stephen Thompson is in a critical condition, Horst Saiger sustained minor injuries.

Organisers said the “serious incident” happened on the section of the course between York Corner and Mill Road Roundabout.

The Belfast Trust described her condition as critical but stable.

Mervyn Whyte, NW200 race director, said the two riders, Thompson and Saiger, were conscious when they were transferred to hospital in Coleraine.

A spokesperson for the event said Thompson had now been transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, while Saiger is believed to have only minor injuries and remains in the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine.

 

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