Matt Walls ‘alert and talking’ in hospital after terrifying crash into the crowd

TERRIFYING: Matt Walls was sent over the barriers and into the crowds in a terrifying crash at the velodrome Pic: John Walton/PA)

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.

The 24-year-old Olympic omnium champion received treatment for more than 40 minutes before being taken away by ambulance, with spectators also hurt after he and his bike had come over the top of the barriers on the high banking of the corner.