England’s Matt Walls was involved in a terrifying accident at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday morning when he was catapulted over the barriers and into the crowds at the Lee Valley VeloPark in London. He received treatment for more than 40 minutes before being taken away by ambulance.
Spectators were also hurt in the incident after he and his bike went over the top of the barriers on the high banking of the corner. Cycling was abandoned for the rest of the session following the smash.
The 24-year-old Olympic omnium champion was trying to avoid riders who had fallen in a crash lower down the banking. As he rode up, he clipped another wheel and went over the top.
The crash happened during the men's 15km scratch race qualifying round. According to The Mirror one fan was left covered in blood and was taken away in a wheelchair.
Matt Bostock was taken away on a stretcher and Walls seen wearing an oxygen mask as he prepared to leave in an ambulance. A young girl was also seen being attended by medics for a cut to her arm. A man is also understood t have needed treatment.
Witnesses said that, because of the gradient of the banking, spectators in the front row had been unsighted for the crash. The remainder of the morning session at the velodrome was cancelled and spectators were asked to leave as medical staff attended to Walls.
British cycling tweeted: "Following a crash in the men's scratch, Matt Walls & Matt Bostock are being treated by medics before being taken to hospital for further treatment. We send our best wishes to the riders and spectators involved in the incident, and will provide a further update when we can."
Scottish Cycling added: "Unfortunately we have just witnessed another big crash at the velodrome. Kyle Gordon was taken down but thankfully got up and got back on this bike.
"Our thoughts with the two riders who are receiving medical attention." Welsh Cycling also tweeted: "Sending our love and best wishes to those injured in the crash at the Velodrome today. On behalf of all of us at Welsh Cycling we hope for a speedy recovery. We can confirm that Will Roberts is ok, and was not involved in the accident."
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