Scunthorpe speedway rider in coma after crash
Tai Woffinden had been racing for his club in Rzeszow on Sunday
A three-time speedway world champion, from Scunthorpe, is in a medically induced coma after a crash in Poland, according to his team.
In a statement, club officials confirmed Tai Woffinden had been racing for his club in Rzeszow on Sunday, when he was involved in a collision with a teammate.
The club says he was taken by helicopter to hospital where he underwent surgery.
The 34-year-old has been placed into a medically-induced coma on a ventilator and is in a stable condition in intensive care.
In addition to racing in Poland, he was due back in the UK to ride for the Sheffield Tigers in the British Speedway Premiership against Birmingham on Thursday.
Sheffield Tigers posted this statement on their website:
"As you are most likely aware, Sheffield racer Tai Woffinden was involved in a crash whilst racing in Poland on Sunday.
"Whilst we understand the concern for Tai’s health and wellbeing, Sheffield Speedway will not be going into any further detail at this stage.
"We are in constant communication with his family - who have confirmed that reports in the Polish media have gone out without their permission or approval.
£Members of Tai’s family will be flying to the hospital later on Monday evening, where he is currently being treated, and will provide the club with a full update as and when they have learned the full facts and when they are comfortable in doing so.
"Sheffield Speedway once again politely asks supporters not to respond to rumours out of respect to Tai and his family."
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