WATCH: 14-year-old motorbike rider Hugo Millan dies after crash at junior championship race

Spanish motorcycling has been hit by tragedy following the death of 14-year-old rider Hugo Millan, who lost his life after an accident in the European Talent Cup, a category of the FIM CEV Repsol which is an international championship for teenage riders, that was being held at the Motorland racetrack in the province of Tarragona, northeast Spain, on Sunday (July 25).

The youngster crashed in an accident involving various riders in the fifth curve of the first lap of the race and although he was able to pick himself up, he was then hit by another motorbike as he tried to get to the side of the racetrack.

The race was suspended and the 14-year-old received medical attention at the side of the track, before being flown by helicopter to a hospital in Zaragoza. Unfortunately, he died several hours later.

Here’s the video of the crash:

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Tributes have poured in for Hugo on social media from all sectors of the sport, from energy firms to bike manufacturers and riders, such as Spanish former world champion, Marc Marquez.

Motorcycling’s premier class MotoGP said in a statement that Millan, who crashed at Turn 5, received immediate medical treatment but succumbed to his injuries.

“We are so sorry and saddened about @CEVMotorcycle rider Hugo Millan’s passing,” MotoGP tweeted. “We would like to send all our love and support to his family, friends and team. Ride in peace, Hugo.”