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GYTR Yamaha’s Joel Dinsdale has been hospitalised following a single car incident in Queensland yesterday morning.

The talented 17-year-old from Mackay sustained leg injuries, as well as suspected spinal and internal injuries according to reports. He is in a critical, but stable condition.

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It’s a crushing blow for Dinsdale just weeks out from the Monster Energy MX Nationals series opener, in which he’d been rated a favourite for the MXD championship title.

In his rookie season last year, Dinsdale raced to eighth in the standings after displaying race-winning speed on multiple occasions throughout the season, including his maiden round win at Broadford.