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Simon Rice

Horrifying footage emerges of Guy Martin's high-speed Superbike crash

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Footage of Guy Martin's high-speed Superbike crash which has left the English rider needing back surgery has emerged.

Martin was competing in the Dundrod 150 Superbike race when he lost control of his Tyco BMW.

Battling with rival Bruce Anstey on the final lap of the race, Martin lost control on the Ireland's section of the Co Antrim circuit and was sent flying from his bike.

Martin's team initially tweeted: "Guy is banged about a bit but nothing broken".

 

However, it's understood that he will undergo back surgery following the crash after his sister tweeted that her brother would need an operation.

Watch the crash below...

 

His team tweeted today...

 

Martin will miss the Ulster Grand Prix races at Dundrod on Saturday.

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