Mikel Landa struck by car in hit-and-run incident

Mikel Landa
Landa gives the thumbs up from hospital (Image credit: Mikel Landa / @MikelLandaMeana)

Mikel Landa was hit by a car while training on Saturday morning, with the driver failing to stop. 

Landa was taken to hospital for check-ups but serious injury was ruled out and he's expected to resume training in the coming days. 

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