MOTO GP star Marco Bezzecchi has been airlifted to hospital after a horror collision in today's Australian GP. <br /><br />Bezzecchi collided with Maverick Vinales on the first corner at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit. <br /><br />The pair both flew off their bikes in what was described as a "massive crash" by the commentary team for the GP. <br /><br />It's believed that both riders were traveling at around 120MPH during the time of impact. <br /><br />Fortunately, Vinales has been declared fit after the incident, while Bezzecchi was airlifted to a hospital in Melbourne for a full checkup. <br /><br />It's understood that Bezzecchi has not suffered any fractures or serious injuries at this time. <br /><br />The pair both flew off their bikes in what was described as a "massive crash" by the commentary team for the GP. <br /><br />It's believed that both riders were traveling at around 120MPH during the time of impact. <br /><br />Fortunately, Vinales has been declared fit after the incident, while Bezzecchi was airlifted to a hospital in Melbourne for a full checkup. <br /><br />It's understood that Bezzecchi has not suffered any fractures or serious injuries at this time. <br /><br />He was later checked over for any fractures or serious injuries before being airlifted to the hospital for further examination. <br /><br />Vinales was able to get on the back of Steward's bike to be removed from the track after getting up quickly, while Bezzecchi required a stretcher. <br /><br />The incident is still under investigation by the Stewards. <br /><br />Fellow rider, and Bezzecchi's teammate, Fabio Di Giannantonio saw the crash unfold in front of him and even got hit by debris from the incident. <br /><br />Speaking about the terrifying moment, he said: "For sure, I saw the crash, it was a scary moment – believe me, it was a really scary moment. <br /><br />"Because when you are arriving there, you have to control your bike, and you see two bikes in front of you exploding – literally – it’s scary. <br /><br />"Also, because some pieces from their bikes hit me. I got a titanium plate on the racing suit destroyed; also on the helmet and the screen. <br /><br />"It was a scary one. Luckily everybody seems to be okay, but it was a tough one."
