Jamaican sprinter Andrew Hudson has been hit in the eye with shards of glass after two vans carrying athletes collided during the World Championships in Athletics.
The carriages used to transport the athletes from the training center to the stadium collided in Budapest on Thursday.
One of them was 200m runner Hudson and his competitors, including American world champion Noah Lyles, delaying their heat by 30 minutes.
“A bunch of glass got into my right eye.” Hudson, who finished fifth, He said.
“My vision is so blurry every time I open my eyes.”
The local organizing committee of the event is investigating the incident, and a volunteer is also receiving treatment.
Lyles, the men’s 100m champion, went on to win his semi-final in 19.76 seconds to qualify for the final on Friday.
Hudson, who was seen covering his right eye immediately after the accident, said: “I was trying to get the glass out of my eye.
“I went back to the doctor, and the doctor said I had some shards of glass.
He tried to push her as best he could.
“The IAAF asked me if I was going to run or not. It was like running or losing my place. I worked so hard to be here, so I thought I would at least try.
“It’s my first world championship so it will be unforgettable… Maybe next time I’ll walk.”
Hudson, 26, was later transferred to the final match by decision of the referee.