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Gareth Fullerton

Lee Johnston issues first public statement since North West 200 crash

Lee Johnston has issued his first public statement since suffering serious injuries following a crash at this month's North West 200.

The Fermanagh rider was airlifted to hospital after crashing at the Church Corner section of the Triangle course during a practice session on Thursday, May 11.

The 33-year-old's family later revealed Johnston was facing a "slow road to recovery" after sustaining injuries including a broken femur, broken shoulder, a break in the foot and face, a number of broken ribs and a collapsed lung.

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