Paralympic gold medalist and former System One particular driver Alex Zanardi is in a medically induced coma just after suffering a serious head damage during a bicycling race in Italy, in accordance to a CNN report on Saturday.

Zanardi, who had both of those legs amputated 20 years ago just after a car or truck racing accident, shed handle of his handbike through the Obiettivo Tricolore relay race in Italy on Friday, the community claimed.

Several reviews stated Zanardi crossed into the path of an oncoming truck.

The 53-year-old was airlifted to the Santa Maria alle Scotte hospital in Siena, where by he underwent three hours of mind operation.

A assertion released by the clinic reported Zanardi was “stable” and is in intensive treatment.

“He is intubated and supported by artificial ventilation whilst the neurological photograph continues to be really serious,” the assertion reported.

Because news of the athlete’s hospitalization broke, he has acquired heat effectively-wishes.

Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte tweeted:” “No Alex, no! Come on Alex # Zanardi, never give up. All of Italy is battling with you.”

Zanardi’s previous crew Williams Racing also tweeted encouragement: “The thoughts of our entire staff are with previous driver Alex Zanardi soon after he was hurt in a hand bicycle accident previously currently.

“Alex is one of life’s truly inspirational people today and as we all know, a fighter by and as a result of. Keep strong and Forza Alex.”