Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFrankie Dettori was involved in a car accident in Newmarket on Wednesday evening. His car was struck from behind by another vehicle, causing it to spin and flip. The jockey sustained several broken ribs and a broken thumb in the incident. Dettori is currently in hospital for further scans and observation as his injuries are assessed. He was scheduled to return to racing in Britain in September at the Leger Legends race in Doncaster. In fullFrankie Dettori rushed to hospital after breaking multiple bones in car accidentMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in