Nathan Harrison injured in National Superstock Race crash

Manxman one of two riders involved in Donington Park incident

Manx rider, Nathan Harrison has been injured during today's Pirelli National Superstock Race at Donington Park (6 September).

British Superbikes Championship (BSB) officials say competitor, Callum Grigor crashed on the opening lap of the race with Grigor and his machine colliding with Harrison who also fell.

The race was immediately red-flagged and both competitors were attended to by medical teams.

Organisers say Harrison was treated at the medical centre for 'an isolated limb injury' whilst Grigor was 'found to be in a serious condition and required immediate trackside intervention, including being placed into an induced coma.'

Both riders were taken to the local major trauma centre, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, for onward assessment and care.

BSB officials also say further information will be provided when available.

You can read the full statement below:

"In the Pirelli National Superstock Championship race at Donington Park circuit today (Saturday), Callum Grigor crashed on the opening lap of the race on the approach to Goddards Corner.  He and his machine then collided with Nathan Harrison who also fell. 

"The race was immediately red flagged and both riders were attended to by the BSB Medical Team. Callum Grigor was found to be in a serious condition and required immediate trackside intervention, including being placed into an induced coma. 

"Nathan Harrison was treated at the medical centre for an isolated limb injury. 

"Both riders were transferred to the local major trauma centre, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, for onward assessment and care.

"Further information will be provided when available."