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Mark Webber breaks his leg

  • 22-11-2008 1:16pm
    #1
    Ghost Train
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    Just saw on sky news that he broke his leg with a cycling accident

    http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Australian-Formula-One-Driver-Mark-Webber-Injured-In-Charity-Outdoor-Challenge-In-Tasmania/Article/200811415159184?lpos=World_News_First_Home_Article_Teaser_Region_1&lid=ARTICLE_15159184_Australian_Formula_One_Driver_Mark_Webber_Injured_In_Charity_Outdoor_Challenge_In_Tasmania
    British-based Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber has been seriously injured after colliding with a car while riding his bike, Australian police have said.

    Mark Webber taking part in his charity challenge event in Tasmania

    The 32-year-old was competing in his own charity event on the Australian island of Tasmania when he collided head-on with the vehicle.

    Tasmanian police said Webber was airlifted to hospital where he is being treated for a broken leg and other injuries. His condition is believed to be serious but not life-threatening.

    The accident happened on a remote road south east of capital city Hobart at about 12.40pm local time, police said.

    Webber, who lives in Buckinghamshire with his British girlfriend and manager Ann Neal, launched the Mark Webber Pure Tasmania Challenge in 2003 to raise money for charity.

    The 250km endurance event consists of mountain bike riding, kayaking and trekking.

    Sergeant Jon Ford, of Tasmania Police, said: "At 12.40pm we received reports of a collision between a bicycle and a motor vehicle on the Fortescue Bay Road on the Tasman Peninsula.

    "The collision was initially attended by paramedics attached to the event.

    Mark Webber

    Webber at the Brazil GP

    "He was airlifted from the scene by helicopter and taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he is now being treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries.

    "He suffered a broken leg and other injuries and is reported to be in a stable condition."

    The accident happened on the fourth day of the five-day challenge which was being contested on open public roads.


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  • #2
    matty55
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭matty55


    Thank god its not life threatening but you have to wonder what it will to his pre season preparation for 2009??


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