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Brumbies Player In Accident
Brumbies lock Shawn Mackay is in a critical but stable condition after being hit by a vehicle in Durban on Sunday morning following his team's loss to The Sharks at The Absa Stadium Durban on Saturday evening.
The Brumbies website reports that the accident occurred at approximately 4.15am when Mackay crossed the road and was struck by an armed security response vehicle. He was in the process of returning to the hotel via the team's security van.
Mackay has sustained cervical spinal fracture and dislocation, a compound fracture to his left leg, and has received multiple facial fractures and lacerations and underwent surgery on Sunday morning. He will remain in traction in a medically induced coma for the next 48 hours as he undergoes further medical treatment.
The Brumbies will be flying his family out to Durban to be with him.
"Shawn has sustained severe head and leg injuries but has received first-class medical treatment from the time of the accident and will receive ongoing treatment at St Augustine's Hospital," Team Doctor Warren McDonald said.
"He is currently in a critical condition but is stable and we won't know the full extent of his injuries until he is brought out of the coma in two days' time.
"He is receiving round-the-clock intensive care and treatment.
"We would request that people understand the sensitivity of this situation and ask that people please respect his and his family's privacy at this time."
The Sharks (Pty) Ltd would like to express their sympathies for Shawn and his family, as well as the Brumbies, following the unfortunate incident and send their best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
The Sharks have also committed to providing the Brumbies with any assistance in any way necessary during this tough time.
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some of the sharks players were at the scene of the incident but this is really nice by the sharks franchise,The Sharks have also committed to providing the Brumbies with any assistance in any way necessary during this tough time.