IndyCar Driver Robert Wickens Choppered to Hospital After Nasty Crash
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IndyCar driver Robert Wickens was simply taken to a hospital by helicopter after a horrifying crash he was concerned in on the observe … which despatched him and his car spiraling.
HUGE CRASH in Pocono. Ryan Hunter-Reay & Robert Wickens collide, and Wickens will get into the fence. Shades of Scheckter and Brack in Texas 03. Purple flag, lengthy delay coming. #IndyCar #ABCSupply500 pic.twitter.com/6JxX0IncHB
— Blaynos (@Blaynos14) August 19, 2018
Wickens was racing Sunday at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania for the ABC Provide 500 Collection when he tried passing one other driver, Ryan Hunter-Reay, on lap 6 … however bumped him as an alternative, and bought launched into the air and towards the facet fence in a terrifying collision.
The crash from Dixon’s viewpoint. #ABCSupply500 pic.twitter.com/PRGG48QpDN
— Vincent Bruins (@VincentJBruins) August 19, 2018
In line with IndyCar Collection’ official Twitter account, Wickens was awake and alert as he was being transported to close by Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. No less than four different drivers concerned within the wreck had been reportedly being handled on the scene as nicely.
The remainder of the race is at present delayed, nevertheless it’s anticipated to renew as quickly as particles is cleared from the observe.
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