ONE of the riders in Monday’s lethal British Superbikes crash suffered a damaged neck and is in a “severe” situation in hospital.

Two stars tragically died within the “extreme and catastrophic” 11-man incident at Oulton Park, Cheshire.

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Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, misplaced their lives because the group fell at flip one within the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race which was duly cancelled.

A 3rd rider – Tom Tunstall – was rushed to hospital whereas 5 others had been handled for minor accidents on the monitor.

And now MotorSport Imaginative and prescient Racing have issued a well being replace on Tunstall, 47.

MSVR tweeted: “We are able to verify that Tom Tunstall has sustained a damaged bone in his neck and is at the moment below the care of a crew of specialists on the Royal Stoke Hospital.

“Whereas his situation is severe, he’s secure and receiving the absolute best remedy.

“Docs are intently monitoring his progress and can decide within the coming days whether or not surgical procedure might be vital.

“At the moment, a sluggish however hopefully full restoration is predicted.”

Horrific stay TV footage confirmed the second a rider misplaced management and skidded on the tarmac going across the first bend, triggering the harrowing pile-up as one bike even caught fireplace.

Richardson died from his “extreme chest accidents” earlier than arriving on the Royal Stoke Hospital whereas East Sussex-born Jenner tragically handed away after struggling a “catastrophic head damage”.

Lower than 24 hours earlier than the race, New Zealander Richardson took to Instagram to publish a clip from an interview the place he spoke about looking forward to his subsequent race.

The dad of two mentioned: “Dash race was good. Dangerous begin, went backwards fairly a number of positions.

“However we managed to determine it out, get some good constant tempo going, matching the instances with a number of of the boys forward of us.

“So yeah, wanting ahead to tomorrow, hopefully get a greater begin and be a bit extra within the combine.”

Tragically, Richardson’s girlfriend Hannah James, 25, additionally misplaced her earlier boyfriend, Billy Redmayne, 25, in a racing accident 9 years in the past.

A police investigation has been launched into Monday’s tragedy.

Racegoer Scott Moore, who witnessed the incident, described how an “eerie and unsettling” silence fell over the circuit.

He posted on Fb: “At present was an extremely unhappy day for BSB Supersport.

“The silence that fell over the circuit was eerie and unsettling, a stark reminder of how shortly issues can change.

‘TWO OF OUR FINEST LOST TO THE SPORT WE LOVE’

“It’s onerous to suppose how somebody can get up excited to race and never make it to the tip of the day.

“It’s simply heartbreaking, and my ideas are with all of the households affected by this horrific occasion.”

Morgan McLaren-Wooden survived the crash and took to social media to share his feelings.

He wrote: “Struggling to seek out the phrases for what occurred at this time. Relaxation in peace, Shane and Owen.

“My coronary heart goes out to each of their households throughout this heartbreaking time.”

Rider Ben Currie mentioned the loss was “onerous to place into phrases”, including: “Gutted for everybody concerned.

“Two of our most interesting males misplaced to the game we love.”

I cherish all the monitor walks, the onerous battles we had, bumping bars and swapping paint… I’m grateful to have been in a position to take into account you a competitor, rival, and a buddy

Cormac Buchanan

Racer Cormac Buchanan posted an emotional tribute to countryman Shane on Instagram.

He mentioned: “Shane was really the most effective individuals I ever had the privilege of sharing the monitor with, not solely a brilliant gifted rider however a down-to-earth individual away from it.

“You by no means did not put a smile on all of our faces. You had been somebody I might look as much as and be taught from and I’m so fortunate to have had your steering in my first 12 months in Europe within the UK.

“I cherish all the monitor walks with you and Damo, the onerous battles we had, bumping bars and swapping paint.

“I’m grateful to have been in a position to take into account you a competitor, rival, and a buddy.

“I at all times felt your assist it doesn’t matter what the scenario, race, or end result was.

“To Hannah, Max, and Maddie I ship you all of my love, assist, and condolences.

“I’m at all times driving with you, thanks for every thing Shane.”

Fellow driver Glenn Irwin additionally shared a touching tribute to each drivers, following their tragic deaths.

Writing on social media, he mentioned: “Owen you had been at all times smiling, only a younger child chasing your dream and having enjoyable alongside the best way.

“Shane, I didn’t know you personally however watching movies and images of you and your little household, I can see how a lot of an incredible dad and companion that you’re together with being a high rider.

“Relaxation in peace boys – life will be so so merciless. We are going to proceed to supply assist to your households within the coming instances forward, my ideas go to the whole BSB crew of organisers, marshals, medics and the broader group.”

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