Dan Linfoot has escaped any major injuries following his nasty accident when he was hit by Glenn Irwin's bike during the opening lap of race two at Assen in the Bennetts British Superbike champions💮hip.

In a multiple-rider clash, Linfoot’s front wheel made contact with L💙eon Haslam’s rear tyre wh🐻ich sent the Honda Racing rider down and into the path of the oncoming BSB field.

Linfoot was struck accidentally♑ by Irwin’s Be Wiser Ducati, while his Honda bike collected Moto Rapido Ducati’s Tommy Bridewell, with the Honda rider immediately taken to hospital with feared pelvis injuries.

Thanks to everyone for the outpouring of messages regarding today’s accident. Firs𝕴tly thanks to all medics at Assen, great service as always. Sorry and all others involved. I’ve got away lightly with no injuries but gonna 𝓰be sore for a few days. Thank you all.

— Dan Linfoot (@danlinfoot)

Following a medical assessment and scans, Linfoot’s team has confirmed he suffered no breaks or internal injuries in t๊he crash aside from heavy bruising. The British rider will remain in hospital overnight to stay u𒈔nder observation and receive treatment.

Bridewell also escaped any injuries in the crash jumping of♐f his Ducati which had its front wheel wedged between t꧟he swingarm and seat of Linfoot’s Honda before catching fire.