Indian racer CS Santosh remains under observation, given clearance to fly back to India
The 37-year-old Santosh, who was representing the two-wheeler manufacturing giant in one of the world’s biggest rallies, suffered the crash last Wednesday.
Renowned off-road motorcycle racer CS Santosh continues to be “under observation” but has been cleared to fly back to India, his team Hero MotoSports said on Tuesday, days after he suffered a crash at the ongoing Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
The 37-year-old Santosh, who was representing the two-wheeler manufacturing giant in one of the world’s biggest rallies, suffered the crash last Wednesday and was airlifted to a hospital in Jeddah.
Stage 7 of the 2021 Dakar Rally is also the first half of the marathon stage and saw Hero's Joaquim Rodrigues finish in 9th place, while Sebastian Buhler remains steady at 21st. Harith Noah progressed to 25th at the end of the day. The marathon stage sees rider get no assistance from their crews overnight.
Indian racer CS Santosh in medically-induced coma after crash at Dakar Rally
The 37-year-old Santosh was representing the Hero MotoSports in Dakar Rally, what is considered the world’s most gruelling off-road motorsport event. Updated Jan 07, 2021 · 09:45 pm
Well-known Indian motorcycle racer CS Santosh suffered a crash during the ongoing Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia and was put in a medically-induced coma after being airlifted to a hospital in Riyadh.
The 37-year-old Santosh, who was representing the Hero MotoSports in one of the world’s biggest rallies, crashed on Wednesday and is being kept under a 24-hour observation.
“We are pleased to share that he has no major physical injuries except for the dislocated right shoulder and head trauma. The latest scans have also shown no major issue that could impact his full recovery,” Hero MotoSports said in a statement.
2021 Dakar Rally: CS Santosh in induced coma following Stage 4 crash Updated Jan 07, 2021 | 09:25 IST
Hero MotoSports Team Rally noted Santosh was immediately tended to by the on-ground medical team following the crash and was eventually flown to a hospital in Riyadh. Stage 4 crash ends CS Santosh s 2021 Dakar Rally run
CS Santosh s run in 2021 Dakar Rally has come to an early end, owing to a crash in Stage 4. His team, Hero MotoSports Team Rally, noted that following the crash, Santosh was immediately tended to by the on-ground medical team. While he was found to be stable on site, he has been moved to a hospital in Riyadh for further and thorough evaluation. Now new media reports have emerged, claiming the Bengaluru-based racer has been put in an induced coma.