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

MOTO GP star Marco Bezzecchi has been airlifted to hospital after a horror collision in today’s Australian GP.

Bezzecchi collided with Maverick Vinales on the first corner at Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit.

x @motoGPA huge crash saw two riders come off their bikes during the Australian Grand Prix[/caption]

x @motoGPMaverick Vinales and Marco Bezzecchi were involved in the crash[/caption]

x @motoGPBezzecchi got caught in Vinales’ slipstream and collided into his rear[/caption]

x @motoGPThe pair immediately flew off their bikes[/caption]

x @motoGPThe hit the deck and were moving as speed[/caption]

x @motoGPThe both roled into the gravel trap on the side of the track[/caption]

The pair both flew off their bikes in what was described as a “massive crash” by the commentary team for the GP.

Fortunately Vinales has been declared fit after the incident, while Bezzecchi was airlifted to a hospital in Melbourne for a full checkup.

It’s understood that Bezzecchi has not suffered any fractures.

The pair made contact while entering Doohan corner, which is known to be one of the most intimidating corners on the MotoGP calendar.

Bezzechhi appeared to be dragged into Vinales’ slipstream and the collision saw both riders slam to the floor and dismount from their bikes in nasty fashion.

Vinales was treated for an elbow in jury after the fall, while Bezzechi took the brunt of the crash.

The Italian was left face down and motionless for 10 seconds in the gravel trap before being treated.

He was later checked over for any fractures or serious injuries before being airlifted to hospital for further examination.

Vinales was able to get on the back of a Stewards bike to be removes from the track after getting up quickly.

The incident is also under investigation by the Stewards.

X @motogpVinales was able to get up and get on the back of a Steward’s bike[/caption]

DAZNBezzechi had to be stretchered away[/caption]

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