17 June 2007 - Issued 18:00

During the first lap of the restarted Maxxis British Supersport Championship race at Mondello Park, an incident involving three riders occurred at the Daly's Drift section of the circuit.

The riders were Guy Sanders, Steven Neate and Jamie Hamilton.

Initial evidence shows that Guy Sanders fell from his machine first and once on his feet was struck by following riders.

Guy Sanders has sustained critical head and chest injuries. He was treated initially at trackside and then at the circuit medical centre by the BSB and Circuit Medical Team, and then transferred to Tallaght hospital, Dublin..

Steven Neate sustained a minor head injury and fractures and has also been taken to Tallaght Hospital.

Jamie Hamilton sustained minor soft tissue injuries and was released from the medical centre.

Further information will be released when available.

Stuart Higgs                                                                   Toby Branfoot, FRCSEd (Tr & Orth)

Race Director                                                                 Medical Director

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