Medical report: Sophia Floersch has spinal fracture after horror crash

Sophia Floersch has a spinal fracture as a result of a major crash in the F3 World Cup earlier today. She was lifted off the track and went into the fence above the barrier on lap 4. She is currently in hospital receiving treatment. 

The latest medical report has claimed Floersche has a spinal fracture. The incident occurred on the fourth lap of the race.

*OFFICIAL STATEMENT* @SophiaFloersch #MacauGP pic.twitter.com/Ccj6UmCroD

— Samuele Fassino (@samu_fassiF1) November 18, 2018

The original statement on the FIA website said: "A serious incident has occurred on lap 4 of the 2018 FIA World Cup at Macau involving car #25 Sophia Florsch (GER). Following evaluation by the medical staff, the driver is conscious and has subsequently been taken to the hospital for further evaluation."

If you wish to view the crash, click here.

Update (11:30am uk time) 

The others involved include a marshal Chan Cha In, who suffered facial lacerations, a broken jaw plus an abrasion to his "upper abdomen wall". A photographer Chan Weng Wang suffered a laceration to his liver and Japan's Minami Hiroyuki suffered a concussion.

— Joe Saward (@joesaward) November 18, 2018

Lumbar pain for Sho Tsuboi, the drivers with whom Sophia Floersch collided at Lisboa. He's been placed under neurological observation. Still waiting on further information regarding the marshal and two photographers. #FIAF3WorldCup pic.twitter.com/5lykBM7ter

— Thomas Maher (@thomasmaheronf1) November 18, 2018

Dan Ticktum went on to win the Macau Grand Prix which takes place on a street circuit. We will provide you with more information as it develops.

We wish all of the people involved in the crash the very best.