Two hurt after high-speed New Zealand-France crash at Auckland SailGP race

Two sailors treated for serious injuries after Black Foils and DS ⁠Team France involved in major collision.

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One sailor is in hospital with two broken legs and another was also injured in a high-speed crash between yachts representing New Zealand and France on the first day of the SailGP race in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday.

The New Zealand team said Louis Sinclair was receiving treatment for compound fractures to both legs. Sinclair, a grinder on board the New Zealand yacht, turns winches to adjust the sails.

Two hurt after high-speed New Zealand-France crash at Auckland SailGP race

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