Sunday’s IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway put driver Justin Wilson in a coma.
Driver Sage Karam spun out in turn 1 and hit the outside wall. His car broke apart and the nosecone hit Wilson in the head, causing him to hit the inside wall.
WARNING: VIDEO SHOWS INCIDENT/SERIOUS INJURY
After the incident, IndyCar released this statement:
Medical update on @justin_wilson #INDYCAR #PrayersForJustin pic.twitter.com/jy98qhh1k6
— IndyCar Series (@IndyCar) August 24, 2015
IndyCar, various drivers, and fans are tweeting with the hashtag #PrayersforJustin to show their support as well.
As of 12:45pm:
Update on Justin Wilson. IndyCar continues to send it's thoughts & prayers to the family. #INDYCAR #PrayersForJustin pic.twitter.com/EcxZrCwT7f
— IndyCar Series (@IndyCar) August 24, 2015
More on this as is becomes available
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