Spaniard Salom killed in crash in practice (Reuters)

Spanish Moto2 rider Luis Salom has died after a crash during the second free practice session for the Catalunya Grand Prix, race organizers said on Friday. The 24-year-old Mallorcan fell at Turn 12 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and was treated by medics before being taken by road to hospital where he underwent surgery. “It is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of Luis Salom,” a statement on the MotoGP website said.