Schumacher Critical After Ski Accident
Former F1 champion racing driver Michael Schumacher 'fighting for his life' after suffering serious head injuries in skiing accident
Seven-time world champion fell in Méribel resort in French Alps
Medical sources say F1 star was suffering from a brain haemorrhage
Schumacher, 44, was skiing off-piste with son, 14
The skiing enthusiast was wearing helmet and hit head on a rock
Airlifted to hospital in Grenoble, 80 miles west, where he was conscious
But, in a report filed at 7.20pm, doctors said his condition 'worsened'
Tonight, a surgeon specialising in brain and spinal injuries tonight arrived
The German, who retired from sport in 2012, 'one of best drivers ever'
Resort's Director General said Schumacher was 'shocked and shaken'
Former Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher is fighting for his life in intensive care tonight following a horrific skiing accident.
The 44-year-old's head hit a rock following an off-piste fall in the French Alpine resort of Meribel on Sunday morning.
An emergency evacuation followed, with Schumacher airlifted off the slopes by helicopter while still conscious.
But tonight the local Dauphine Libere newspaper reported that the German's life was in danger.
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