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Birmingham 2022 has released a statement following this morning's horrific crash at the Commonwealth Games.

Isle of Man's Matthew Bostock and Matt Walls were taken to hospital following the crash in cycling's scratch race qualifying in London.

Walls had been trying to avoid riders who had fallen in an incident that began on the entrance to the corner. The stricken pair of New Zealander George Jackson and Australia’s Josh Duffy were sliding up the banking, forcing Walls up on to the barrier and then over it.

Gee also surfed the top of the barrier but managed to avoid following Walls in the stands, albeit then falling heavily once back on the banking.

Team Isle of Man said: "A CT scan was undertaken and the initial progress is positive. Matt is now being further assessed by a specialist to confirm that he has suffered no serious injuries."

In a statement, a Birmingham 2022 spokesperson said: "Following a crash at the morning session of track and para track cycling at the Lee Valley VeloPark, three cyclists and two spectators have been treated by the onsite medical team."

"The three cyclists have been taken to hospital. The two spectators did not require hospital treatment."

"We would like to send our best wishes to the cyclists and spectators involved in this incident and to thank the medical team for their swift action."

Canadian Mathias Guillemette was disqualified from the race for causing the initial crash.

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