Latest news in Yorkshire: October 10, 2018 11:45:48 AM
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A seven-year-old boy who was seriously hurt in a motorbike display crash
in Llandudno has been described as a “fantastically talented young lad”.
Riley Dexter from Sheffield remains in a serious condition at
Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital where he was flown to after
Sunday’s crash.
He had been taking part in a youth display on the promenade in Llandudno
between stages of the Wales Rally GB.
Police said two bikes crashed on a road which was closed because of the
rally.
A statement from the British Mini Bike Road Racing Championship
published on Facebook said: “As some will know, little Riley Dexter was
involved in an incident yesterday at a rally display event.
“Very little information is available at the moment except that Riley is
in a very serious condition.
Image caption The incident happened on the seafront outside the St
George’s Hotel
“Riley was last year’s British Mini Bike JSM 90 Bambino champion and a
fantastically talented young lad.
“All the BMB team and I’m sure all of the BMB paddocks’ thoughts and
prayers are with Jay, Riley and family at this very difficult time.
‘Shock to everyone’
“We all wish Riley a very speedy recovery. Come on little man we are all
behind you.”
A witness to the incident said: “It happened so quick – it’s kind of
something you can’t explain. It’s such a shame that it happened.
Image copyright Sheffield Star
“But when he came over the jump – bang – it was a shock to everyone.”
Supporters have been using social media to send best wishes to Riley
Dexter and his family and at least two crowdfunding pages have been set
up to raise money for them.
Conwy council’s chief executive Iwan Davies said the authority’s
regulatory services department was examining what happened, as the
Health and Safety Executive did not have jurisdiction for the event.
“I can assure everyone that our regulatory service colleagues will
investigate diligently and justly,” he told a meeting of the authority’s
cabinet on Tuesday.
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News source: bbc.co.uk