IoM TT Report Maric Thorpe, Accident and Emergency consultant at Noble’s Hospital in the Isle of Man has issued a statement on the condition of Guy Martin, who crashed on lap three of the Senior TT.The statement said: “I’m pleased to say that Guy Martin has been talking to us throughout his treatment in A&E at Noble’s Hospital. He has bruising to both lungs and some minor fractures in his upper spine, but is otherwise well.”“We expect him to be in hospital for a few days.”“Guy asked me to pass on his thanks to his fans for all their support – and tell them that this has nothing to do with lack of commitment from him!”
Crash Report The Senior TT is due to re-start at 3pm and be run over four laps, it has been confirmed.The race was red flagged after two laps following an incident involving the number 8 Honda machine of Guy Martin in the Ballagarey area.Martin had been leading at the end of lap two heading into the pits.An official announcement said Martin had been conscious throughout the incident and was being taken to hospital by helicopter with chest injuries.His motorcycle was reported to be on fire, and the race had to be red-flagged so a fire engine could attend. It was announced at 2pm that the fire engines had left the course and work to replace safety equipment was under way.
Guy Martin Tweet Updates After 2010 Senior TT Crash… Eyewitness: Guy Martin conscious, moving, talking. Not official statement about 5 hours ago via webGuy Martin conscious, airlifted to Nobles Hospital with chest injuries. Official announcement on radio TT #iomtt about 5 hours ago via UberTwitterGuy Martin update: Bruised lungs and fractures to lower spine – he thanked all of his supporters in a statement – more info coming about 2 hours ago via SeesmicThe location of Guy Martin’s off (looking against the course) hit the hay bales on the right #iomtt 20 minutes ago via UberTwitterGuy Martin update: Bruised lungs and fractures to lower spine – he thanked all of his supporters in a statement – more info coming about 2 hours ago via SeesmicJust heard the news about guy martin. Does anyone know if he is ok? 9 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhoneGet well soon Guy Martin, i only hope his mighty mutton chops deflected most of the impact 11 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhoneWatching the #TT – the super sports are just about to go out. I heard Guy Martin was involved in an accident today. Hope Guy’s ok…. 26 minutes ago via EchofonRT @andrewpitt88: Everyone please cross your fingers for GUY MARTIN 28 minutes ago via TweetDeck@tobymody any news on guy martin? the bbc isn’t saying anything 38 minutes ago via mobile webWooooooo…. Guy Martin had a biggy on the IOM TT. Chest injuries – been helicoptered off. about 3 hours ago via webRT @lucyinglis: For anyone watching the IOM TT, Guy Martin is okay. Bruised lungs and a hairlined vertebra. Conscious and drinking tea. about 1 hour ago via Seesmicguy martin… front wheel up in the air ! #innuendo about 1 hour ago via DestroyTwitter@bigcheeser it’s a deal – haven’t been there since 2003, so about time. I felt the tension over Guy Martin, so thank goodness he’s ok about 1 hour ago via TweetDeck in reply to bigcheeserIs hoping Guy Martin is OK…. about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®Guy Martin was air-lifted to hospital today after crashing his burning bike into a hedge and suffering a fractured spine and bruised lungs. about 1 hour ago via txtSorry to hear that Guy Martin crashed with quite bad injuries – not life-threatening thankfully. It was coming. about 1 hour ago via web@lucyinglis excellent news about Guy Martin after #TT2010 crash, thanks for update, was a bit worried when viewed earlier tweets about 1 hour ago via UberTwitter in reply to lucyinglisI hope the TT boys are ok. Nasty accidents for Guy Martin and Connor Cummins. about 1 hour ago via Twitter for AndroidFor anyone watching the IOM TT, news from home is Guy Martin is okay. Bruised lungs and a hairlined vertebra. Conscious and drinking tea. about 1 hour ago via Echofon@suziperry what happens to Guy martin just got in from work was watching him on tt the other day about 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to suziperry@BarryGRussell if you do get over, get in touch – today was incredible – as was said earlier, IoM held its breath for 15 mins for Guy Martin about 1 hour ago via web in reply to BarryGRussell@MotoGPJules what’s the news on Guy Martin Jules? about 1 hour ago via mobile webReally hope Guy Martin is ok after his crash today. #getwellguymartin about 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhoneIan Hutchinson…brilliant and get well soon Guy Martin. Top stars…. about 1 hour ago via webHopeeeee you get well soooon Guy Martin!! 🙂 about 2 hours ago via webHave just read that Guy Martin crashed on the #TT. Shame the coverage isn’t on till tonight!! about 2 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®Senior TT race halted after Guy Martin crashes about 2 hours ago via TweetDeckGet well soon to Guy Martin and Connor Cummins after heavy falls today. Some painful sounding injuries too :\ about 2 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone# Jorge Lorenzo lorenzo99 Guy Martin has a terrific crash today but fortunatly he is OK… A miracle. about 2 hours ago via UberTwitterGuy Martin has a terrific crash today but fortunatly he is OK… A miracle. about 2 hours ago via UberTwitter
