Frankie Dettori rushed to hospital after horror crash

The incident occurred on Wednesday evening.

The Italian retired racer was in a car travelling through the area of Newmarket in Suffolk when the vehicle reportedly collided with another vehicle, leaving Dettori with "several injuries" according to reports.

Dettori's representatives, quoted by reports, said Dettori's car "spun in the road and flipped over after the rear passenger side was hit."

Emergency services are then said to have attended the scene, taking the 55-year-old to a nearby hospital.

He has been treated for a broken thumb and several broken ribs, and is still in hospital under observation.

The following statement has been provided by Dettori's representatives H Talent Management, on his behalf.

It reads: “H Talent Management can confirm that Frankie Dettori was involved in a road traffic accident in Newmarket on the evening of Wednesday, 1st July.

“Another vehicle struck the rear passenger side of the car Frankie was driving, causing it to spin and flip.

"Frankie was taken to hospital, where he was found to have sustained several broken ribs and a broken thumb.

"His injuries are still being assessed, and he remains in hospital for further scans and observation.

"Frankie would like to thank the emergency services who attended the scene, together with the doctors, nurses and wider medical team caring for him.

“His focus is now on resting and recovering. H Talent Management respectfully asks that Frankie’s privacy is respected at this time.

"No further comment will be made until there is a meaningful update."