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Rossi bruised but not
seriously
injured after motocross accident
The Fiat Yamaha rider suffered no serious injuries in the training fall on Thursday near Pesaroand will take part in the Grand Prix of Japan next weekend.
At first the reigning
World Champion did not feel any discomfort, but
on Friday morning some pain in his back meant that Rossi opted to have a
medical check-up.
An X-Ray confirmed that
the 31 year-old Italian had sustained some
bruising, but also ruled out any injuries that would prevent him from
riding in the Grand Prix of Japan, to be held at the Motegi circuit from
April 23rd-25th.
(No doubt there will be someone at Yamaha's racing HQ suggesting some safer training, and perhaps a protective layer of cotton wool,
for their top riders after their recent off-track record! - BRM)
Source: MotoGP.com