Fabrice Miguet has been left in a critical condition in hospital after crash during the Ulster Grand Prix.

French rider Miguet was involved in a shunt during the fourth lap of the Superstock race at the Dundrod event on Saturday, which led to the race being suspended for an hour.

The 49-year-old underwent surgery at a hospital in Belfast and is currently in a "critical condition", as originally reported by Belfast Live.

English motorcyclist Davey Todd was also left in hospital with sustained suspected fractures after a separate incident during the meeting.

It saw the race red flagged after one lap.

Miguet is in a "critical condition" in hospital

Miguet - who was competing for the Kawasaki/ Optrimark Road Racing team - is a regular competitor at the Ulster Grand Prix and the Isle of Man TT.

In another crash during the first Superbike race, English rider Davey Todd sustained suspected fractures.

In a statement earlier in the day, race organisers said: "The Dundrod & District Motorcycle Club can confirm that French competitor Fabrice Miguet is in a critical condition in hospital following an incident during the Superstock race at the Ulster Grand Prix earlier today.

"English competitor Davey Todd has been taken to hospital with suspected fractures following an incident during the first Superbike race.

"Further information will be issued in due course."

Manxman Conor Cummins slid off while leading the restarted Superbike race as conditions started to deteriorate.

Organisers took the decision to start the Lightweight/Ultra-lightweight class involving less powerful bikes but it also had to be stopped after a lap because of the wet conditions.

The winners of Saturday's races were Dean Harrrison (Superstock) and Peter Hickman (Supersport).

Shaun Anderson and Michal Dokoupil were declared winners of the abbreviated lightweight and ultra lightweight races.