London ride two cyclists seriously injured in crashes
Two cyclists taking part in the 100-mile RideLondon event have been airlifted to hospital after two separate crashes.
One man is in a serious condition after hitting a tree and another is being treated for a serious head injury after falling off his bike, South East Coast Ambulance Service said.
Many of the riders taking part in the annual event were held up for prolonged periods before being diverted after the first crash, at 9.05am on Sunday near Pyrford, Surrey.
The man was taken by air ambulance to St George's Hospital in Tooting, London.
The second crash took place at around 10.55am near Thames Ditton and he was also treated by air ambulance paramedics before being taken to a London hospital.
Thousands were expected to take part in the ride, which set off from London ...