British four-time Tour de France winning cyclist Chris Froome was airlifted to hospital following a crash in training.

A statement posted from Froome's official X account says he did not suffer any head injuries, however scans revealed he has a fracture in his lower back, a collapsed lung and five broken ribs.

The 40-year-old is in a stable condition and is set to have surgery for his back injury later today, the statement says.

It adds that an update on Froome's condition will be provided after the operation.

No other cyclists or vehicles were involved in the crash.

The British rider was on a training ride on Wednesday when the accident occurred and was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Toulon on the French Riviera.

Froome won the Tour de France with Team Sky in 2013, 2015, 2016

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