Jockey Frankie Dettori breaks ribs in car crash

Here is the latest breaking news from around the world: Frankie Dettori breaks ribs in car crashImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Frankie Dettori's racing career spans over 35 yearsPublished2 July 2026, 10:35 BSTUpdated 1 minute agoJockey Frankie Dettori suffered several broken ribs and a broken thumb after being involved in a car crash, his management has said. A spokesperson for H Talent Management confirmed the collision happened on Wednesday evening near Newmarket in Suffolk. Another vehicle struck the rear passenger side of the car the 55-year-old was driving, causing it to spin and flip, they said.

Dettori's injuries were still being assessed as he remained in hospital for further scans and observation. More stories from SuffolkCampaigners 'sick to the stomach' over gull cullRAF Barnham asylum plan meets local resistance98-year-old press-up buff tries his hand at yoga"Frankie would like to thank the emergency services who attended the scene, together with the doctors, nurses and wider medical team caring for him," said H Talent Management. "His focus is now on resting and recovering.

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H Talent Management respectfully asks that Frankie's privacy is respected at this time. "No further comment will be made until there is a meaningful update. "Image source, Steve Hubbard/BBCImage caption, Police said they were called to the A1304 London Road near Six Mile Bottom at 19:00 BST on WednesdayDettori has not ridden in Britain since October 2023 when he won the Champion Stakes on King of Steel at Ascot.

But he was due to return to the saddle in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster during the St Leger Festival in September. H Talent Management referred to Wednesday's crash as an "accident". The collision is believed to have happened just over the border in Cambridgeshire and the county's police force confirmed it was called to a collision on the A1304 London Road near Six Mile Bottom at about 19:00 BST.

A spokesperson for the force added there were no arrests and an investigation was ongoing into traffic-related offences. The East of England Ambulance Service said two patients were taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital for "further assessment and treatment". In June 2000, Dettori survived a light aircraft crash in Newmarket which killed the pilot Patrick Mackey.

Fellow jockey Ray Cochrane, who went on to be Dettori's agent, also survived the plane crash. Do you have a story suggestion for Suffolk? Get in touchYour Voice Contact form Contact formFollow Suffolk news on Sounds, Facebook, external, Instagram, external and X, external.

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.