England cyclist Matt Walls jumps the barriers.Photo: ALEX BROADWAY/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
The incident, which involved multiple spectators, occurred Sunday at the Lee Valley VeloPark in London when England’s Matt Walls was propelled into the crowd at high speed along with his bike.
Walls, Canadian cyclist Derek Gee and Isle of Man rider Matthew Bostock were also hospitalized as a result of the crash, which forced organizers to abandon racing for the rest of Sunday morning. Spectators were also asked to leave as medical staff attended to Walls.
According toThe Guardian, two crowd members were treated for minor injuries at the venue, after Walls and his bike hurtled over the barriers on the track and landed on and in the audience.
Walls' crash happened only one day after England teammate Joe Truman was knocked unconscious and broke his collarbone in a collision on the same track. The British Cycling Teamtweeted shortly after the incidentwith an update.
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They also had encouraging words for all involved.
“We send our best wishes to the riders and spectators involved in the incident,” said the British Cycling Team.
They tweeted again later Sunday, saying that Walls had been discharged from the hospital with stitches in his forehead “but thankfully no major injuries.”
“Thanks go to the medical teams for their expert care,” they added.
One man in the front row was treated for cuts on his arm, and a young girl also received treatment, according toYahoo Sport. Canada’s Mathias Guillemette was also disqualified for causing the initial crash.
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The organization did not immediately respond to an inquiry from PEOPLE.
source: people.com
