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Alex Zanardi involved in serious accident and his recovery


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#1 LucaP

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:22

Hate to bring this news, but
https://firenze.repu...ardi-259665276/
(Sorry, source in Italian. La Repubblica is a highly reliable source though)

Apparently, he was hit by a truck during a handbike event. He has been taken to Siena hospital in serious conditions.
No other info at the moment.

Will try to update, hoping for the best

Edited by Luca Pacchiarini, 19 June 2020 - 16:46.


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#2 Stephane

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:23

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#3 TomNokoe

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:25

Only yesterday was I listening to his appearance on Tom Clarkson's podcast. Time to defy the odds again, Alex!

#4 Touchdown

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:26

If anyone is tough enough to beat something like that, it's Alex Zanardi.



#5 Marklar

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:28

ffs

#6 404KF2

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:29

He deserves a good break for once.



#7 Francesc

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:36

Damn it, why some people seem to have all the bad luck... :(



#8 Risil

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:38

Oh no. Best wishes to him, his family and loved ones.

#9 Doren

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:38

What's happening? After 3 months of quarantine some news about accidents.  ):

All the best!



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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:39

https://firenze.repu...ardi-259665276/
(Sorry, source in Italian. La Repubblica is a highly reliable source though)

Apparently, he was hit by a truck during a handbike event. He has been taken to Siena hospital in serious conditions.
No other info at the moment.

Will try to update, hoping for the best

 

This is horrifying news but thank you for letting us know. I'm sure we're all going to be wishing this amazing man well. 

 

As a general observation, I'm sure we can all sadly remember seeing updates from previous serious accidents that were rushed out and were either sadly too optimistic or turned out to be just not true.  Not doubting the story,  just saying it will pay to be cautious with any updates that may be floating around twitter for the next few hours.



#11 LucaP

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:44

This is horrifying news but thank you for letting us know. I'm sure we're all going to be wishing this amazing man well.

As a general observation, I'm sure we can all sadly remember seeing updates from previous serious accidents that were rushed out and were either sadly too optimistic or turned out to be just not true. Not doubting the story, just saying it will pay to be cautious with any updates that may be floating around twitter for the next few hours.


I agree, and I only posted it after seeing confirmations from multiple reliable journalistic sources.
Will do the same with updates.

#12 JHSingo

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:46

Oh, god no...

 

2020 is picking on the wrong dude, choosing a fight with Alex Zanardi.  :mad:

 

Hang in there, Alex. Best wishes and (hopefully) speedy recovery!



#13 H0R

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:53

gutted. Hang tough, champ!

 

Edit: https://www.ansa.it/...c9dd01bf16.html


Edited by H0R, 19 June 2020 - 16:56.


#14 SKL

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 16:55

Was just listening to his podcast as well...   praying for Alex...

 

Never forget running into him at the Road America indycar race with his young son on his shoulders- could have never imagined what was going to happen in the next few weeks-  9/11 and then his accident.

 

If anyone can defy the odds it's him.



#15 ezequiel

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:08

Oh no. My thoughts are with Alex. Hope he recovers.



#16 absinthedude

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:09

Thoughts are with Alex, let's hope he pulls through this one too.



#17 balaclava

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:13

How on earth was that road open for traffic on the opposite lane during a sporting competition? Alex, you are a hero and an inspiration, and deserve much better than this...

#18 Spillage

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:18

Zanardi is a hero in every sense of the word. I really hope he's OK.

#19 Pete_f1

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:19

He was OK in motorsport, but his Paralympic career has been inspirational

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#20 Clrnc

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:29

Life is seriously unfair. Get well soon hero



#21 Jahn1234567890

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:34

God no. I hope he is going to be ok. Alex has got to be one of the most genuine persons in motorsport. A true hero indeed.



#22 ArchieTech

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:43

Terrible to read this, I really hope he will be ok. Alex is one of my favourite people in the world, an absolute legend.



#23 Beri

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:50

Alex is one of those few men in the world who anyone can agree upon that they admire him for who he is, what he does and what challenges he has overcome. He has fought many of them, let's hope he wins this challenge as well. Forza Alex!

#24 Lennat

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:51

Holy crap... I hope he recovers, a true inspiration.

#25 AlexPrime

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:52

He is the best CART driver I have ever seen, at least that's how I remember him. I hope that he survives.



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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:52

pineapple.jpg

 

Prayers for our pineapple

 

https://eu.indystar....ent/3223229001/

Jp


Edited by jonpollak, 19 June 2020 - 17:54.


#27 thegamer23

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:54

Apparently he lost control of his handbike on the downhill, rolled twice & crashed into a Truck that was coming in the opposite direction. 

But according to the latest reports he was conscious & breathing after the incident!  :up:  :up:

Fingers crossed for some good news later tonight


Edited by thegamer23, 19 June 2020 - 17:55.


#28 juicy sushi

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:57

DAMN IT!!!!  Fingers crossed for Pineapple.



#29 Zoe

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 17:57

OMG he seems to have inherited a lot of bad luck, and then some good luck embedded within.

 

Wishing all the best for Alex.



#30 Beri

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:00

Apparently he lost control of his handbike on the downhill, rolled twice & crashed into a Truck that was coming in the opposite direction.

But according to the latest reports he was conscious & breathing after the incident! :up: :up:

Fingers crossed for some good news later tonight


My opinion: it's phrases like these that better can be kept away until official news reports do confirm this. It adds to the gossip/rumors.

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:05

My opinion: it's phrases like these that better can be kept away until official news reports do confirm this. It adds to the gossip/rumors.

 

Well, Zanardi's coach Mario Valentini reported that.

He was on the scene of the accident.

Fingers crossed!  :|


Edited by thegamer23, 19 June 2020 - 18:09.


#32 Beri

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:11

Indeed, hope for the best!

#33 Loosenut

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:22

Just saw this on twitter. God I hope he'll be ok, C'mon champ!



#34 thegamer23

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:23

Update from the hospital:

Zanardi is currently undergoing a delicate brain surgery. 

Obviously, the situation is critical.


Edited by thegamer23, 19 June 2020 - 18:25.


#35 Chillimeister

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:24

The guy is a legend, much respect. Hope he pulls through.



#36 AustinF1

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:25

Update from the hospital:

Zanardi is currently undergoing a delicate brain surgery. 

Obviously, the situation is critical.

 
Scott Mitchell @SMitchellF1
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Hospital bulletin, via Gazzetta, says Alex's condition is very serious due to a severe head injury and he is currently undergoing neurosurgery. Awful news, hoping for the best possible outcome in the circumstances.


#37 Dan333SP

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:27

My opinion: it's phrases like these that better can be kept away until official news reports do confirm this. It adds to the gossip/rumors.

Indeed, I remember reading that Schumacher was conscious and speaking to his son following his skiing accident, so I was very hopeful for the first couple of days after that accident.



#38 Dan333SP

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:29

How on earth was that road open for traffic on the opposite lane during a sporting competition? Alex, you are a hero and an inspiration, and deserve much better than this...

For longer distance cycling events, it's not uncommon to have "rolling closures" where only the direction of travel for the racers is closed via police escort, while the opposite lanes are open. I've done some road races on my bike where they enforce center-line rules meaning that you cannot cross over the middle of the road to overtake, as cars may be coming the opposite direction.

 

That said, if you have a fast downhill, it makes sense to me that you have to close the entire road because of the very obvious risk of a cyclist either misjudging a corner or having a mechanical failure. Straight, flat road, easy enough to stay in one lane, but not on a twisty fast section.


Edited by Dan333SP, 19 June 2020 - 18:42.


#39 ANF

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:32

Awful news. Reading the headline brought back memories from 2001 and I fear this may be even worse.



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#40 AndyPerry

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:33

No no no. C'mon Alex.

#41 Francesc

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:34

This is really awful. :cry:

 

 

Vai Alex!



#42 ConsiderAndGo

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:39

How awful :( sounds very, very serious.

Everything crossed he pulls through.

2020; what an absolute sh**ter.

#43 AustinF1

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:48

Remember when we thought 2019 sucked...?

 

Push, Alex!



#44 messy

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:48

Good grief, please let him pull through. The man is an absolute inspiration. I ****ing hate 2020 with a passion.

#45 siggers

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:50

Wishing him well as much as I can!

#46 milestone 11

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 18:51

Many here rooting for you Alex.

#47 PayasYouRace

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 19:01

Terrible news. Hope he comes out of it.



#48 Frood

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 19:03

****. You can do this, Alex.



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Posted 19 June 2020 - 19:05

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Official hospital bulletin on Alex Zanardi: “He was immediately taken care of by the emergency room professionals, assessed in the shock room and his condition is very serious due to the severe head injury and [he] is currently undergoing a delicate neurosurgery.”


#50 Henri Greuter

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Posted 19 June 2020 - 19:06

Prayers and well wishes for an already hero beyond belief.