Alex Marquez suffers fractures in frightening Catalan GP crash
Alex Marquez suffered fractures to his neck and shoulder during a crash at the Catalan Grand Prix. He was treated on-site before being taken to the Hospital General de Catalunya for further evaluation. Surgery is scheduled for his right clavicle fracture, while a small fracture in his cervical vertebra does not require surgery.
- ▪Alex Marquez crashed while chasing Pedro Acosta for the lead during the race.
- ▪He suffered a right clavicle fracture and a small fracture to the seventh cervical vertebra.
- ▪Marquez was reported as conscious after the crash and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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