Horst Saiger and Stephen Thompson have both been taken to hospital following a crash in the Superstock race at the North West 200.

The crash, involving three riders, occurred on the section of the course between York Corner and Mill Road Rouandabout on the second lap of the race.

Dean Harrison, Thompson and Saiger were involved in the incident. Harrison was unhurt.

Thompson and Saiger have both been taken to hospital by ambulance after being treated by the race medical team at the scene.

A female spectator was also injured in the incident and after being treated at the scene has been taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast by helicopter.

The race, which was postponed from Thursday night, was subsequently abandoned.