*Updated Condition* Marussia Test Driver Maria de Villota in Serious Crash in First Test

*Update: The Marussia Team has posted an update on de Villota's condition. 

“Since Maria’s arrival at the hospital at approximately 10.45hrs this morning, she has been receiving the best medical attention possible at the hospital, which is the region’s major trauma centre. Maria is conscious and medical assessments are ongoing. The team will await the outcome of these assessments before providing further comment," said the statement.

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"The accident happened at the end of her first installation run and involved an impact with the team’s support truck," according to a statement released by the team. 

No official statement has been released about de Villota's condition. Autosport spoke to the ambulance company that transported de Villota, and it said that she "sustained life threatening injuries."

The Marussia team said that it would release more details when the hospital ascertained her condition. We will keep you up to date with any further developments. 

Source: Autosport