Rueda suffers hand fracture after crash


Extra careful: Track marshals inspecting the track after an incident on the sighting lap prior to the start of the Moto3 race of the Grand Prix of Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

SEPANG: Newly-crowned Moto3 world champion Jose Antonio Rueda is awake and under observation after being involved in a collision with CIP Green Power rider Noah Dettwiler during the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit yesterday.

According to a statement from Red Bull KTM Ajo, the 19-year-old Rueda, who is receiving treatment at a local hospital, suffered a fracture to his hand and severe concussion, but did not sustain any serious injuries to his head or torso.

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