TT star John McGuinness suffered more serious injuries than initial thought after a crash earlier this week.
The Morecambe Missile came off his bike on Thursday at the North West 200 during a Superbike qualifying session.
His team – Honda Racing – say he’s now been diagnosed with a compound fracture to his right lower leg and will need to wear an ‘external fixator’.
The 45-year-old also suffered four broken vertebrae and three broken back ribs – he’ll have to wear a cast for up to six weeks as part of his treatment.
It’s expected McGuinness will remain at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for a week.
Honda Racing say the incident is a “real blow” to John and the team but say he’s got an “incredible amount of spirit and is in very good hands”.
Engineers confirm source of gas smell in Ramsey
MHK questions if Island phones will get national warning alert
Trainee officers take on 40 mile kayak mission
Join the RNLI team and help keep our waters safe
Ramsey fireworks cancelled
Plans to promote Manx goods to be scrutinised by MHKs
Council announces final dates for garden waste collection
Manx Utilities hopes sewer cleaning means end of odour problems
