13/05/2016

Ryan Farquhar Seriously Ill Following Crash At North West 200

County Tyrone rider Ryan Farquhar is seriously ill in hospital following a crash at the North West 200.

He sustained chest and pelvis injuries during a collision with another rider on Thursday, 12 May. He is in intensive care at the Royal Victoria Hospital.

Dan Cooper was treated for shoulder injuries at Coleraine Hospital and has been discharged.

The crash occurred in the Black Hill area and the race was abandoned after the incident.

(CD)

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