Post by 7even on Oct 23, 2011 11:35:45 GMT
Italian rider Marco Simoncelli has died after a horrific crash at the Malaysian MotoGP in Sepang.
The race was stopped on lap two when Simoncelli's bike veered across the track at turn 11 into the path of Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.
The 24-year-old had his helmet knocked off and was hit by both other riders.
"The race was stopped immediately with the red flag and Simoncelli was transported by ambulance to the circuit medical centre where the medical staff worked to resuscitate him.Simoncelli dies in Sepang crash
"Despite their efforts, Marco sadly succumbed to his injuries at 4.56pm local time [0956 BST].
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The race was stopped on lap two when Simoncelli's bike veered across the track at turn 11 into the path of Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.
The 24-year-old had his helmet knocked off and was hit by both other riders.
"The race was stopped immediately with the red flag and Simoncelli was transported by ambulance to the circuit medical centre where the medical staff worked to resuscitate him.Simoncelli dies in Sepang crash
"Despite their efforts, Marco sadly succumbed to his injuries at 4.56pm local time [0956 BST].
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