MotoGP star rushed to hospital by air ambulance after terrifying crash with rival as 120mph collision is investigated

MOTO GP prima Marco Bezzecchi has been airlifted to infirmary aft a fearfulness collision successful today's Australian GP.

Bezzecchi collided with Maverick Vinales connected the archetypal country astatine Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit.

The brace some flew disconnected their bikes successful what was described arsenic a "massive crash" by the commentary squad for the GP.

Fortunately Vinales has been declared acceptable aft the incident, portion Bezzecchi was airlifted to a infirmary successful Melbourne for a afloat checkup.

It's understood that Bezzecchi has not suffered immoderate fractures.

The brace made interaction portion entering Doohan corner, which is known to beryllium 1 of the astir intimidating corners connected the MotoGP calendar.

Bezzechhi appeared to beryllium dragged into Vinales' slipstream and the collision saw some riders slam to the level and dismount from their bikes successful nasty fashion.

The incidental is besides nether probe by the Stewards.

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