John Watterson's column in today's Manx Independent gives an update on the latest condition of Alan 'Flip' Phillips and Alan 'Bud' Jackson following their accidents last weekend at Jurby and Scarborough respectively.
Flip is under sedation and on a ventilator in the ITU Ward of Nobles Hospital. He has serious head injuries as a result of being hit by a following rider after a fall from his 350 Yamaha. He survived the crucial first 48 hours following the accident, and doctors are awaiting a reduction in the swelling on his brain before they can assess him further.
Bud has a broken vertebra in the top of his neck and minor hand and ankle injuries following his accident at Scarborough where he was 'torpedoed' from behind by another machine.Thankfully there is no danger of paralysis, but he is presently in a full upper body cast. It is understood that he has decided to retire from racing.
I'm sure I speak for all race fans in wishing them both full recoveries from their injuries.