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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

Alex Marquez’s MotoGP team share hospital update after terrifying crash in Barcelona

Alex Marquez has undergone successful surgery in Barcelona - (Getty Images)

Alex Marquez will leave hospital on Monday afternoon after undergoing successful surgery on his clavicle fracture, following his terrifying crash at the MotoGP race in Barcelona on Sunday.

The 30-year-old Spanish rider, brother of legendary seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, went airborne as his bike flipped over on the gravel, cartwheeling through the air as he lost control after slamming into the back of Pedro Acosta’s KTM bike, which suddenly lost power.

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