Dakar team issues update on driver after major crash

Spanish motorcycle driver Carles Falcon is in a serious but stablecondition, following a big crash during the second stage of theDakar Rally. The crash happened 448km into the 468km test on Sundaybetween Al Henakiyah and Al Duwadimi. Falcon received immediateassistance from medical crew which arrived via helicopter, beforebeing airlifted to Al Duwadimi hospital for further treatment. Theteam, TwinTrail Racing, has issued an update on his condition in apost on social media confirming the extent of injuries hesustained. The post read: "Initially Carles was unconscious andwithout a pulse, but doctors have revived him. He has been admittedto Al Duwadimi Hospital where further tests have been conducted."He has been confirmed to suffer a fracture in his C2 that requiresurgent surgery. Tonight he will be shifted to Riyadh Hospital. Overthe next few days Carles will be kept sedated to control thedevelopment of the edema he has suffered in his head. "TeammateIsaac Feliu will not continue in the race and has moved along withthe midfield team to be able to stand by his side. As soon as wehave news, we will report on their status and development. "Fromthe team and family we appreciate all the messages of supportreceived." C1z9mwCrAOi/?img_index=1 View this post on Instagram Apost shared by TwinTrail Racing Team (@twintrailracingteam)