Frankie Dettori rushed to hospital after breaking multiple bones in car accident

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Frankie Dettori has been involved in a car accident in Newmarket and suffered multiple injuries.

The legendary jockey is being assessed, but Dettori has suffered several broken ribs and a broken thumb following the collision on Wednesday evening.

Dettori remains in hospital for further scans and observation after a vehicle hit the rear passenger side of a car that Dettori was driving, with his manager H Talent Management stating that the impact caused the car to spin and flip.

H Talent Management said in a statement: “H Talent Management can confirm that Frankie Dettori was involved in a road traffic accident in Newmarket on the evening of Wednesday, 1st July.

“Another vehicle struck the rear passenger side of the car Frankie was driving, causing it to spin and flip.

“Frankie was taken to hospital, where he was found to have sustained several broken ribs and a broken thumb. His injuries are still being assessed, and he remains in hospital for further scans and observation.

“Frankie would like to thank the emergency services who attended the scene, together with the doctors, nurses and wider medical team caring for him.

Frankie Dettori on day two of Royal Ascot 2026 (PA)

“His focus is now on resting and recovering. H Talent Management respectfully asks that Frankie’s privacy is respected at this time.

“No further comment will be made until there is a meaningful update.”

Dettori later thanked the emergency services along with showing his appreciation to those who wished him well.

In a post on X, Dettori said: “Thank you, everyone, for your kind messages and support. A huge thank you as well to the fantastic emergency staff who looked after me.

“I’m very sore and have a few broken ribs, so I’ll be taking some time to rest and recover. I look forward to seeing you all again soon.”

Dettori has not ridden in Britain since October 2023 when he won the Champion Stakes on King Of Steel at Ascot.

But he was due to return to the saddle in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster during the St Leger Festival in September.

PA contributed to this report