Berwick Bandits’ Danish star Thomas Jorgensen faces a spell on the sidelines after breaking vertebrae in his neck and back on Friday night.

Jorgensen, who rejoined the borders club for a second time during the winter, highsided and fell heavily during his side’s 49-41 defeat at Edinburgh.

He received lengthy treatment on-track from the Armadale medical team and was transported to hospital on a spinal board which, fortunately, turned out to be purely precautionary.

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Scans on Saturday revealed the extent of the damage and the 31-year-old, who also rides for King’s Lynn in the Premiership, may require surgery at a later date.

Berwick Speedway co-owner and team manager, Scott Courtney said: “There is no worse feeling in sport than when one of your team is severely injured.

“We are absolutely gutted for Thomas but also grateful for the professional and efficient way the Edinburgh medical team dealt with the incident last night.

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“It is a reminder, if any was needed, of what the boys put on the line every time they get on a speedway bike.”

Jorgensen is the latest injury blow for Berwick who have just one league win under their belt so far this season.

Number one Rory Schlein is recuperating from back and leg injuries sustained when he crashed through the safety fence at Oxford while young reserve Jacob Hook underwent surgery this week after breaking his collarbone while racing in Poland.

They were forced to field three guests for their home match against Redcar Bears on Saturday night.