Kenyan Riders Downunder cyclist Samuel Mwangi has been amputated following a horrific accident he was involved in during the final stage of the 2016 Tour du Rwanda in Kigali.

Kenyan Riders Downunder team confirmed the development on Tuesday on their Facebook page that Mwangi underwent surgery to have the lower part of his left leg amputated after a horrific crash that broke his femur during the stage 7 of (Kigali-Kigali) in Kibagabaga.

"Kenyan Riders Downunder cyclist Samwel Mwangi has had his left lower leg amputated after a crash that broke his femur on the last stage of the @tourdurwanda. Mwangi is holding it together very very well. An inspiration from his hospital bed. We are looking into options for Mwangi’s future. Stay strong mate!” the team wrote on their Facebook page.

The 32-year-old rider was 35th overall before the crash. Mwangi competed in several UCI stage races this year, including Tour de Flores, Tour Ethiopian Meles Zenawi, and the Tour of China.

Before the crash, Mwangi was 35th on the General Classification. Kenyan Rider Downunder finished in the 10 place on the General Team Classification out of the 15 teams that had participated in this year’s edition.editorial@newtimes.co.rw