NW200: Ballymoney rider Darryl Tweed 'undergoing surgery' after red flag crash in Supersport qualifying

Ballymoney rider Darryl Tweed is due to undergo surgery after crashing in the Supersport qualifying session on Thursday evening.

The session was red-flagged after the incident, which happened at the Whins in Portrush.

Tweed was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast by ambulance.

His team issued an official statement on Friday afternoon, which said he was “thankfully okay”.

“Darryl Tweed came off during last night’s 600 qualifying session, bringing out the red flag,” it read.

“Thankfully Darryl is okay, but he is currently in the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast undergoing ongoing surgery following the incident.

“We would like to thank the marshals, medics, and hospital staff for all their help and support.

“We also appreciate everyone who has been in touch with messages and well wishes – it really means a lot.

“Wishing Darryl a smooth surgery and speedy recovery.”