NW200: Franck Petricola in 'serious but stable' condition

French competitor Franck Petricola in a 'serious but stable' condition in hospital following an accident during practice at the North West 200
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French rider Franck Petricola is 'serious but stable' following an accident during practice ꦇfor the Superstock class at the North West 200 on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old, a newcomer to the event, came off his BMW machinꦬe at the Primr🐟ose corner section of the circuit with minutes of the session remaining.

He was t🥃reated at the scene before being ai♎rlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.

Mr Petricola is in the intensive care unit but his injuries are said to be 'non-life t🍌hreatening'.

He was rid♚♏ing for the Ice Valley BMW Team on his debut at the 8.9-mile circuit.

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