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19/05/2014
Michael Pearson Seriously Injured At Czech Superbike Race
Ballygowan motorcycle racer Michael Pearson, 37, has suffered serious injuries following a crash at the Horice road races in the Czech Republic at the start of the Superbike race .
The former Irish Superbike champion endured a severe back injury and internal bleeding, according to reports.
Simon Andrews and the Frenchman Franck Petricola also remain critical after crashes at the North West 200 in Portrush.
The 31-year-old pilot from Evesham Worcestershire was taken by helicopter to the Royal Victoria Hospital after coming off his BMW at the Superstock event on Saturday.
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The former Irish Superbike champion endured a severe back injury and internal bleeding, according to reports.
Simon Andrews and the Frenchman Franck Petricola also remain critical after crashes at the North West 200 in Portrush.
The 31-year-old pilot from Evesham Worcestershire was taken by helicopter to the Royal Victoria Hospital after coming off his BMW at the Superstock event on Saturday.
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