Tai Woffinden in an induced coma following serious crash
Wolverhampton Wolves speedway legend Tai Woffinden is in a stable condition in intensive care after being involved in a three-rider crash while racing for Rzeszow in Poland.
Woffinden collided with team-mate Franciszek Majewski and crashed heading into the first turn, with the meeting subsequently called off as the 34-year-old was airlifted to hospital on Sunday night.
And an update on Monday afternoon said Woffinden was in intensive care on a ventilator after undergoing surgery having suffered 'multiple limb fractures and a chest injury'.
The statement from Rzeszow read: "The patient was transported to our hospital by the Air Ambulance Service at around 7pm.
"He arrived at the hospital with multiple injuries, multiple limb fractures and a chest injury.
"He was operated on by the orthopedic and surgical team until 2am.
"At the moment, his condition is stable, he is mechanically ventilated and remains in a pharmacological coma.
"He is staying in the Intensive Care Clinic, where he remains under the care of doctors.
"Decisions on further treatment will be made after further orthopedic consultations."
Reports in Poland on Sunday night claimed the three-time speedway world champions had broken his femur and both hands in the incident.
An initial statement from Rzeszow read: "Our rider, Tai Woffinden, had a very serious accident during the seventh race in a sparring match in Krosno.
"Tai was transported by helicopter to Rzeszów, where his condition is now being diagnosed by doctors. Detailed information will be provided after examinations.
"We would like to thank (Krosno president) Grzegorz Leśniak for his quick reaction to the accident of our rider and for providing him with all the assistance. SO, WE STAND WITH YOU!"
Woffinden became Great Britain's first ever three-time world champion when he lifted his third crown in 2018 - following triumphs in 2013 and 2015. He also finished runner-up in 2016 and 2020.
It was while at Wolves he achieved his greatest domestic successes - winning the Elite League title in 2009 and 2016.
And the Wolves' X account wrote yesterday: "Wishing our Wolf World Champion, Tai Woffinden, a full and speedy recovery. Your strength, determination, and spirit continue to inspire us all - we’re right behind you every step of the way. Stay strong, Tai."
