Motorcyclists Alex Marquez and Joan Zarco were taken to hospital today after suffering separate accidents during the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix, and both are out of danger.
Marquez, a Gresini Racing rider, is scheduled to undergo surgery later in the day to stabilize his right collarbone.
The Spanish motorcyclist also suffered a fractured vertebra, and his team said that "further examinations will be carried out next week."
Marquez was treated by doctors on the track in Barcelona, after which he was taken to hospital by ambulance, and Spanish media reported that his injuries were not life-threatening.
The accident occurred halfway through the race, on lap 12, when KTM rider Pedro Acosta suddenly slowed down due to technical problems, and Alex Marquez was unable to avoid him, after which his motorcycle flipped several times and he fell to the asphalt.
His motorcycle fell apart, and parts caught other riders, such as VR46 team rider Fabio di Gianantoni and Trekhaus rider Raul Fernandes.
The race was stopped on lap 12, and the restart brought another major incident, involving Zarko, whose leg got stuck in the rear of another rider's motorcycle.
Zarco's team said the Frenchman was not in critical condition when he was taken to the track's medical centre. He was later taken to hospital for further checks on his leg.
The race then resumed, with Di Gianantonio taking the win, having managed to return to the track after being involved in the first incident.
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