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Valentino Rossi involved in motocross accident

Valentino Rossi was hospitalised in Italy after being involved in a motocross accident.

By Oneindia Staff Writer

Rome (Italy), May 26: Nine-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi was involved in a motocross training accident yesterday (May 25) and was taken to a hospital.

"Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team rider Valentino Rossi was involved in a motocross training accident at the Cross Club Cavallara in Mondavio (Pesaro Urbino, Italy), on Thursday, May 25th," his team Yamaha said in a statement.

A file picture of Valentino Rossi

The 38-year-old Italian rider was taken to a local hospital for a medical check-up, where he was diagnosed with mild thoracic and abdominal trauma.

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 (May 26).

Rossi will be seen in action at his home grand prix in Mugello on June 4 (Sunday).

OneIndia News

Story first published: Thursday, August 24, 2017, 17:42 [IST]
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