Bike wrecked at Isle of Man TT after collision with a pheasant

Although the 2023 Isle of Man TT is yet to kick into full gear, a bizarre crash has already taken place involving Paul ‘Potchy’ Williams.
Isle of Man TT 2023
Isle of Man TT 2023

Williams crashed🐠 on the opening day of the event after hitting a pheasant, which was unfortunately killed as a result of the collision. 

The Welsh privateer came to blows with the bird at Laurel Bank⛦, 11 miles into his second lap.

What is renowned as the most dangerous race in the world when 💞it comes to two-wheel racing Williams suffered the same fate as many befor🎃e him, although in an unusual circumstance. 

Williams did not suffer any injuries as a result of his crash, however, his Triu🀅mph 675 was completely wrecked.

As part of a bid t✤o keep his Isle of Man TT hopes alive, Wil🦹liams is hoping to return to action today thanks to his sponsors. 

While the accident might not be a common one around the 37.73 m☂ile course, Williams was not alone with regards to encountering birds as multiple riders admitted to close calls.

It’s traditional🐬ly thought that wildlife can play more of a factor during practice week, not as the event rolls into qualifying and beyond. ☂; 

The 2023 Isle of𓆏 Man TT continues on Wednesday with Qualifying 3 for the Superbike, Superstock, Supersport, Supertwin and Sidecar categories.

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