Spanish biker Carles Falcon was in “serious condition” on Sunday after a fall on the second stage of the Dakar-2024 between Al-Henakiyah and Al-Duwadimi, the organization announced. “At km 448 of the day's special (Sunday) at 3:52 p.m., the Spanish motorcycle rider Carles Falcon (n°135) was the victim of a fall,” said a press release from Amaury Sport Organization (ASO) published on Sunday at the end afternoon.
“Immediately informed by a pilot who was following him, the organization dispatched a medical helicopter which took care of the injured motorcyclist in a condition considered serious. He was airlifted to Al-Duwadimi hospital,” ASO said, adding that a full assessment would be communicated “in the coming hours.” The Spaniard from the “Twintrail Racing Team” ranked 76th in the 1st stage on Saturday between Al-Ula and Al-Henakiyah aboard his KTM.