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Teen fractures spine in horror Macau crash
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A 17-YEAR-OLD female teenage driver suffered a fractured spine when her car flew off the track in a horrifying crash at the Formula Three Macau Grand Prix in China’s Macau yesterday.
Van Amersfoort Racing’s Sophia Floersch was conscious and stable after the smash when her car became airborne and hurtled into a marshals and photographers’ area.
Japanese driver Sho Tsuboi, two photographers and a marshal were also taken to hospital.
“All were conscious during transit to the hospital and are now receiving medical treatment. Further updates will be provided as soon as possible,” said the Macau GP Organizing Committee in a statement cited by multiple sources and shared on Twitter by Italy’s Prema Powerteam.
Dramatic footage drew gasps from the crowd as Floersch’s machine flew through the air and into safety netting at the Guia Circuit’s Lisboa bend, a sharp right-hander. The German teenager, running 16th, lost control in a contact down the straight, launched off a kerb and bounced off Tsuboi’s TOM’s Racing car.
A medical report said Floersch was admitted to the emergency room of a Macau hospital with a spinal fracture and vital signs stable.
Floersch later reassured her fans on Twitter yesterday evening.
“Just wanted to let everybody know that I am fine but will be going into surgery tomorrow morning,” she said. “Thanks to everybody for the supporting messages. Update soon.”
Among the others injured, the marshal suffered a broken jaw, while another victim had abdominal pain from a lacerated liver, according to the medical reports.
“I hope everybody’s OK after this crash, I wish them the best recovery,” said European champion Mick Schumacher, the son of stricken F1 legend Michael, according to reports.
Briton Dan Ticktum, 19, of Red Bull Junior Team won the race on the fabled Macau street circuit, which has been graced by F1 greats such as Schumacher senior and Ayrton Senna.
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