A rider who crashed in the Manx Grand Prix has stated that he is ‘feeling lucky to be here’ in an update posted on social media.

Manx rider Chris Moffitt was in a serious condition following an off at Ballacrye, with the Junior race being red-flagged during the second lap as a result.

The 25-year old from Douglas was airlifted to Noble’s Hospital to be stabilised before he was then flown to Aintree University Hospital for further treatment - including two operations on his left arm.

In the update, Chris said: ‘As some of you will know, I had a little “off” during the Junior Race at one of the fastest places on the course, Ballacrye.

‘I’ve sustained a long list of Injuries but feeling very lucky to be here. I have received the best possible care at Aintree University Hospital - my left arm is a mess but it’s starting to heal.

‘It’s been a really tough couple of weeks but I’m starting to see a little bit of progress over the past few days.

‘I’d like to thank my family for everything they’ve done, everyone for all the calls and messages, all of the officials, marshals, medics, the air med crew for helping at the crash and the doctors and nurses who went above and beyond.

‘I got transferred (after some confusion) to Aintree Hospital, so I’m grateful and my thanks again go to the air med team. It would not have been possible without you.

‘I get back to Nobles Hospital on Wednesday evening. I’ve got a long road ahead but I’ll get there!’

Wayne Axon, a rider from Wareham in England, was also left seriously inured after he came off at the Creg-ny-Baa during the same race.