Two of Italy's track racers crashed in cycle path incident at World Championships

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Consonni, Lamon knocked down by cyclist on e-bike

Simone Consonni (C) with team pursuit teammates on the podium in Glasgow
Simone Consonni (C) with team pursuit teammates on the podium in Glasgow (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Two of Italy's athletes at the UCI Track World Championships were taken down while riding on one of Glasgow's many cycle paths, with Simone Consonni suffering a suspected collarbone fracture in the incident.

Consonni was riding with fellow pursuiter Francesco Lamon when a cyclist on an e-bike collided with them.

Coach Marco Vila has chosen Michele Scartezzini as Consonni's replacement for Wednesday's points race.

The Track World Championships haven't gone Consonni's way even before the crash. 

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