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Rider suffers leg and hand injuries after Laurel Bank crash

Credit: Sam West (Racing) Facebook

TT rider Sam West conscious

TT rider Sam West has suffered leg and hand injuries after crashing near Laurel Bank.

The second practice session of TT 2022 was red flagged just before 8pm after his machine caught fire. 

West was said to be conscious but was airlifted to Noble's Hospital. 

As a result of the incident tonight’s Sidecar qualifying session has been cancelled.

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