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The Pittsburgh Steelers report that quarterback
Ben Roethlisberger, seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, was undergoing surgery this afternoon at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.

According to the Post-Gazette, station KDKA-TV says Roethlisberger lost teeth, broke bones in his face and suffered head lacerations.

A hospital spokesman says that Roethlisberger was talking, was coherent and was cognizant of the situation.

Police confirmed Roethlisberger, 24, was not wearing a helmet as he operated his 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa cycle.

Steelers president Art Rooney II released a statement this afternoon.

"On behalf of everyone within the Steelers organization, I want to express my concern for Ben Roethlisberger. I am sure Ben knows that we are praying for his complete recovery. So far, we have been encouraged by the early reports from the medical team at Mercy Hospital."

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