Jockey airlifted to hospital after race fall

A jockey was airlifted to hospital after he suffered hip and pelvic injuries during a race meeting, ambulance service officials said today.

Fri, 14 May, 2010 - 09:59

A jockey was airlifted to hospital after he suffered hip and pelvic injuries during a race meeting, ambulance service officials said today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said the rider was flown to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital after three jockeys were hurt during a meet at Ludlow Racecourse in Shropshire.

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