TWELVE spectators were injured - three seriously - after motorbikes twice left a race circuit in North Yorkshire yesterday.

Emergency services were called to the incidents at the Oliver’s Mount track in Scarborough.

The first accident happened at 10.45am when a rider crashed into a group of spectators injuring six people, one seriously.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: “Six spectators were injured, including one seriously. Three were taken to hospital – two to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough and one to Scarborough District Hospital. Three were treated at the scene. The rider of the bike was also taken to Scarborough District Hospital and later discharged."

The second incident happened at about 1.45pm when a rider crashed through fencing, injuring six spectators, two seriously.

The police spokesman added: "One was taken to James Cook Hospital and three were taken to Scarborough District Hospital. Two were treated at the scene. The rider of the bike was checked at the scene."

Racing was cancelled.