2:16pm Sunday 11th May 2008
TWO teenagers and a man were injured when a motorbike crashed into spectators at a Speedway race event.
A 14-year-old girl suffered serious head injuries in the collision at the home of Berwick Rangers Football Club, in Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, at 8.10pm on Saturday.
She was taken to Berwick Infirmary. Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A 16-year-old boy suffered injuries to his collarbone and shoulder and a man also received injuries, which were not believed to be serious.
The remainder of the event was cancelled following the collision.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: A motorcycle left the track during a regular Speedway event and collided with spectators.
Speedway competitors race against each other during four laps of an oval-shaped track.
The single-geared motorbikes are powered by 500cc engines, have acceleration to match Formula 1 race cars and have no brakes.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.
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