Husqvarna's Todd Waters suffers serious injuries
By Team TMX on 24th Apr 14
Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racings Todd Waters has suffered multiple injuries, sustained during a crash while practicing at Eersel in Holland on Wednesday.
Todd suffered a broken left Tibia and Fibula – a clean fracture in the middle of both bones – plus a break to his right collarbone and a small fracture to his right hip.
Todd underwent surgery last night at the Eindhoven University Hospital, which specialises in sports orthopaedics, where doctor successfully inserted a Tibial Nail into his left leg. Todd is expected to be released from hospital in the coming days.
Gaining essential sand practice in preparation for round six of the FIM Motocross World Championship at Valkenswaard, The Netherlands on May 4, Waters was involved in a freak accident. Cresting a blind jump, he was faced with a multi-rider pile up. Unable to take evasive action the young Australian landed on an already stricken bike, sustaining his injuries.
Waters currently sits seventh overall in the MXGP standings, but he is now expected to be out of action for up to three months.
