Kuala lumpur: Swiss rider Noah Dettwiler is in a stable condition after a severe crash during the Malaysian Moto3 Grand Prix race. The incident occurred ahead of the race on Sunday, and Dettwiler is currently receiving treatment in a Kuala Lumpur hospital, as confirmed by his father.
According to Ghana News Agency, Andy Dettwiler, Noah's father, explained that medical teams fought to save his son's life following the crash. The Swiss paper Blick reported that Dettwiler experienced several cardiac arrests and significant blood loss. His spleen and lungs were also impacted, and he suffered an open leg fracture. Despite being stable, he remains in a critical condition.
The crash took place on the Sepang course when Dettwiler was moving slowly, possibly due to a mechanical issue, and was struck from behind by Spanish world champion Jose Antonio Rueda, who was traveling at high speed. Both riders received on-site treatment for 45 minutes before being airlifted to the hospital. Moto GP announced on X that Rueda is awake and alert, with a suspected hand fracture and multiple bruises.
Dettwiler's team, CIP, refrained from providing medical specifics in their Instagram statement, acknowledging only that Dettwiler was in "a serious accident" and will require multiple surgeries. They assured that he is receiving excellent care and requested privacy during this challenging time. The team expressed their support, stating, "Noah is a true fighter, and the entire CIP Green Power team is right behind him. We will keep you updated as soon as possible."
