Two riders who were seriously hurt in a crash at Brands Hatch race circuit remain in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital.

Jordy de Jonge and James Puttrell were flown to hospital following the horrific accident on Sunday afternoon at Brands Hatch.

The smash happened on the first lap of the track.

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Jordy, 17, from Zeeland of The Netherlands, was "in the wrong place at the wrong time", according to a team member.

He had only started series racing last year, and this was his second ever race in the UK.

Following the crash, he was rushed to the Royal London Hospital by the HEMS Air Ambulance, where he remains.

His parents and girlfriend, who have flew in from The Netherlands, are keeping a bedside vigil.

He has been placed in an artificially induced coma by medical staff. Medication is believed to be showing positive effects, but it is too early to make predictions on his recovery according to a team spokesman.

Patrick van de Sande, media spokesman for Team Jordy de Jonge, said: "He was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

"At the moment we don't know what the situation is as to his recovery.

"He was making steps in the right direction. This was his second ever series race and he was well prepared for it.

"He is a young guy currently at high school. He is an easy-going guy and hard working. He works in a bike shop around his racing.

"He lives for the sport and he was motivated to make this season a success. A good guy with a good background."

James and Jordy had been competing in the National Superstock 600 race when they fell from their bikes.

Organisers said they had taken evasive action to avoid other riders who had also fallen.

The race was stopped immediately. Both riders were treated trackside by medical teams before being transferred to the circuit medical centre.

James, 25, suffered serious head, chest and limb injuries. He was flown to St George's Hospital in Tooting by the Kent Air Ambulance where he remains.

Writing on our Facebook page, Janes Bates said: "It was awful to see it happen. We were at Paddock Bend and saw the chaos that unfolded after the first two riders fell. These poor guys had no chance.

"Let's hope and pray they are back and well soon."