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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Isle of Man TT rider in terrifying ‘140mph slap' crash and left battered and bruised after he is airlifted to hospital
He previously broke his back, neck, ribs and suffered a punctured lung 'Battered and bruised' Isle of Man TT rider in terrifying '140mph slap' crash and left battered and bruised after he is airlifted to hospital Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE fastest rider to ever lap the Isle of Man TT course was airlifted to hospital after crashing at 140mph during practice. Peter Hickman came off the road just 10 minutes into qualifying on Friday evening after falling at the famed Kerrowmoar section. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Peter Hickman was in a terrifying '140mph slap' crash on Friday 4 Hours before his crash, Hickman posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying 4 The 38-year-old is currently wearing arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being discharged Hickman has paid tribute to the emergency staff and TT marshals who came to his aid, having been jetted to Noble's Hospital. The 8Ten Racing rider and co-owner spent two nights in intensive care after suffering chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries. The 38-year-old has two black eyes, is currently wearing an arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being discharged. Hickman broke his silence writing to fans: 'Well this isn't quite how I'd planned my TT to go. READ MORE SPORT NEWS PAIN IN SPAIN Lando Norris' girlfriend looks concerned watching on at Spanish Grand Prix 'Had a bit of a get off Friday night… nothing quite like a 140mph slap against the Manx countryside. Battered and bruised, but we'll be back. 'Very fortunate to be looked after by SUOMY Helmets, Weise Motorcycle Clothing, Five Advanced Gloves and Frey Daytona, the best in the business. 'And a massive thanks to the amazing IOM TT Marshals, the TT medical team, and staff at Noble's Hospital.' The session, the third of the day which got under way at 6:30pm, was red flagged at 6:40pm before any riders had completed a lap. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The 14-time race winner will not participate in the remainder of the TT after his terrifying accident. Hickman was expected to be among the frontrunners, alongside Michael Dunlop and Davey Todd, challenging for race wins this week. Inside Taycan Turbo GT Porsche that can hit 200mph as SunSport's Isabelle Barker is taken for a spin by Formula E safety car driver In 2023, Hickman set a course pace record of 136.358mph that still stands. Hours before his crash, he posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying. Hickman entered this year's TT in a new-look team alongside Todd. They set up 8TEN Racing together for this year's road racing commitments. But only Todd, who won the Superbike race on Monday, will continue with the TT, with Hickman's focus now on recovery. Hickman actually crashed in the same section last year, with the Kerrormoar corner immediately following Ginger Hall. In 2015, the dare devil broke his back, neck, two ribs and suffered a punctured lung only to want to climb back on his bike the following day.
BBC News
08-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Isle of Man choristers to make 'emotional' trip to Menin Gate
A cathedral choir is set to sing at an evening Belgian World War One commemoration in memory of Manx soldiers who fought in the child and six adult choristers from Cathedral Isle of Man will travel to Ypres in Belgium to perform at the daily memorial service at the Menin two-day trip would see the choir follow in the footsteps of a Manx soldier who fought in the conflict, Pte Robert of music at the cathedral Peter Litman said it would be an "emotional experience", but would be something that participants would "always remember". The Menin Gate is a memorial in Belgium dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers killed in the Ypres Salient during World War One and whose graves are the daily service on Wednesday, the choir will sing two pieces at the ceremony, including The Day Thou Gavest Lord is Ended, which was written by a pupil of King William's Litman said to be amongst groups from all over the world "representing our little nation" would be "fantastic", he said. The choir organised trips every two years and this year it had been invited to perform by the Last Post Association, which runs the remembrance services at the Menin Gate every evening, he said. The service would also see Alan Jones, who is the standard bearer for the Royal British Legion Peel Branch carrying the organisation's flag in uniform, he the trip, the group will visit Tyne Cot Cemetery, where the choir will sing Ellan Vannin in memory of Manx soldiers who died fighting in World War will also attend Langemark Cemetery, the trenches and bunkers, where the children would learn about what life was like for itinerary for the visit would allow the children to follow the journey of Pte Vick, who fought in Belgium during the war and whose name is engraved on a memorial in Peel.A total of 22 people are travelling from the island, including 19 choristers and three additional adults for pastoral for the 13 children to make the trip has been provided by the Brien Trust, the Elizabeth Clucas Trust and the Admiral Feteris Foundation. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
