MotoGP star injured in motocross accident

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May 25, 2017 10:54 PM

MotoGP star Valentino Rossi suffered chest and stomach injuries in a motocross training accident on Thursday and was taken to hospital, his Yamaha team said.

Italy's rider Valentino Rossi competes during a motoGP free practice session, ahead of the French motorcycling Grand Prix, on May 20, 2017 in Le Mans, northwestern France

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The 38-year-old was injured while riding in the event at Mondavio in Pesaro Urbino near Rimini.

"He was taken to a local hospital for a medical check-up, where he was diagnosed with mild thoracic and abdominal trauma," said a team statement.

"No fractures have been detected in any part of the body and no serious traumatic pathologies were found. A further medical bulletin will be issued on Friday at 12:00 hrs CET."

Rossi crashed out of the French Grand Prix at Le Mans on the last lap last weekend handing victory to teammate Maverick Vinales and lies third in the world championship standings.

It is not clear whether Rossi will be fit enough to take part in the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello next week.

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