The first stage of the Dakar Rally got off to a dramatic start as the medical helicopter had to come to the aid of Honda rider Joaquim Rodrigues after a crash at the 82km mark.
But that was not all in the bike category, as overall leader and one of the favourites for victory, Schareina, went down 240km into the stage later in the day.
The Valencian rider, who was in third place, injured his arm in the process, making it difficult for the factory Honda rider to continue any futher.
Hero's Ross Branch stopped to help him in case he needed medical attention, and that's when it was discovered that there was something wrong with his arm. The incident occured at 11:18 local time, wiping his chances of winning the Touareg Trophy for the first time.
It was later discovered that he had broken his left wrist in the crash.
He finally abandoned his efforts after receiving medical assistance from the Dakar safety team.
Source: Autosport