Spanish Moto2 rider Luis Salom died in hospital on Friday after a crash during the second free practice session for the Catalunya Grand Prix, race organisers said. The 24-year-old Mallorcan fell at the high speed turn 12 of Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya and was treated by the medical team 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," MotoGP organisers said in a statement. "He underwent surgery but despite the best efforts of the trauma team he passed away at 1655 local time. "Luis Salom will be remembered for his hard riding, his valiant Moto3 title challenges in 2012...
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