BRITISH Superbike star Callum Grigor has been placed into an induced coma after a horror crash.
Grigor was rushed to hospital and is said to be in a “serious” condition following the incident during Pirelli National Superstock Championship race at Donington Park circuit today.
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Scot Grigor came off his bike on the approach to Goddards Corner.
He and his vehicle then collided with Manx competitor Nathan Harrison.
Harrison, 27, is now being treated in hospital after what has been described by event organisers as “an isolated limb injury”.
While Grigor was immediately treated on the track and put into a medically induced coma before being taken to hospital.
A statement from British Superbike read: “In the Pirelli National Superstock Championship race at Donington Park circuit today (Saturday), Callum Grigor crashed on the opening lap of the race on the approach to Goddards Corner.
“He and his machine then collided with Nathan Harrison who also fell.
“The race was immediately red flagged and both riders were attended to by the BSB Medical Team.
“Callum Grigor was found to be in a serious condition and required immediate trackside intervention, including being placed into an induced coma.
“Nathan Harrison was treated at the medical centre for an isolated limb injury.
“Both riders were transferred to the local major trauma centre, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, for onward assessment and care.
“Further information will be provided when available.”
Messages of support have been shared on social media since the crash.
One fan wrote: “That didn’t look good. Thoughts are with Nathan Harrison and Callum Grigor.”
While another added: “Fingers crossed it’s not as bad as it looked, the wall of marshalls surrounding them is never a good sign though.”
