Walsh was treated for more than 40 minutes before being taken away by ambulance, while spectators were also injured after he and his bike went over the barriers at the corner’s high corner. The 24-year-old omnium champion was trying to avoid riders who had fallen into a crash under the bank, but as he climbed he clipped another wheel and went to the top. Witnesses said that because of the tilt of the table, spectators in the front row had no view of the crash. A man was treated for cuts to his hand, while a young girl also received minor attention. Gee also surfed the top of the barrier but managed to avoid following Walls into the stands but fell heavily once back into the banking. Canadian Mathias Guillemette was disqualified for causing the initial crash. A statement from Birmingham 2022 read: “Three cyclists and two spectators have been treated by the on-site medical team. The three cyclists have been taken to hospital. The two spectators did not require hospital treatment.’ Photo: John Walton/PA In a statement, a Birmingham 2022 spokesman said: “Following a collision in the morning track and para-track cycling session at Lee Valley VeloPark, three cyclists and two spectators were treated by the on-site 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 thank the medical team for their swift action.” British Cycling later tweeted: “Following an accident 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 further information when we can.” A further update from Team England on Walls said: “Matt is alert and talking (as he has been throughout) and is receiving medical attention in hospital.” The remainder of the morning session at the track was canceled and spectators were asked to leave as medical staff attended to Walls.
