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Gareth Fullerton

Lee Johnston facing 'slow road to recovery' as North West 200 injuries are confirmed

Lee Johnston's family has thanked the public for their support as they revealed the serious injuries the Fermanagh rider sustained at the North West 200.

Johnston was airlifted to hospital after crashing at the Church Corner section of the course during Thursday's Supersport practice session.

The 33-year-old's family provided an update on Tuesday, and revealed some of the injuries sustained included a broken femur, shoulder, a break in the foot and face, a number of broken ribs and a collapsed lung.

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