A statement from Clinica Universidad de La Sabana confirmed Bernal had undergone spinal surgery.

He had also undergone surgeries on his right leg, a fractured kneecap and a collapsed lung.

"The Sabana University Clinic would like to inform the public that the surgery carried out on Egan Bernal Gomez was successful," a statement read.

"The Neurosurgery group reduced a dislocation fracture from T5 to T6 with a herniated disc trauma.

"Under constant intraoperative monitoring for potential issues, surgical instrumentation was carried out from T3 to T8, with his neurological health remaining undamaged and conserving the usability of the segments involved.

"We will be following his progress in the next 72 hours at the Intensive Care Unit and hoping he responds to the surgery that was carried out as a result of this high-energy trauma.

"In addition, we are also commencing the rehabilitation process in order to achieve the best results possible for the patient.

"In accordance with new findings or changes to his condition, we shall inform further.

"We are united with his family and the rest of the Colombian nation in our concern for him."

Bernal reportedly sustained the injuries after crashing into a parked bus in Bogotá.

Images from the scene have shown Bernal being treated in the road, with a dent shown in the back of the bus, indicating the crash was at high speed.

Ineos Grenadiers issued a update on his condition following the incident, which took place on a team training camp.

“Egan remains in a stable condition in intensive care after two successful surgeries," Ineos Grenadiers said.

“Egan suffered a fractured vertebrae, a fractured right femur, a fractured right patella, chest trauma, a punctured lung and several fractured rights in the crash.

“Doctors were able to medically pin his right leg and stabilise the vertebrae fracture in two separate surgeries last night.

“He is now in an intensive care unit where other potential secondary injuries are being managed, as well as his body’s response to the trauma.

“The Team would like to thank the medical staff at Clinica Universidad de La Sabana and everyone who has sent messages of support to Egan.

“All of our focus is on ensuring Egan is given the best possible care as he starts on his road to recovery.”

Bernal signed a new five-year deal with Ineos Grenadiers earlier this month, with the Colombian having targeted a return to the Tour de France in July.

The 25-year-old won the Tour de France in 2019 and was crowned Giro d’Italia champion for the first time last year.

Ineos Grenadiers team-mate Tao Geoghegan Hart is among several riders to have tweeted their support to Bernal.

"We are all hoping you are ok @Eganbernal," the Briton, who Bernal succeeded as Giro d’Italia champion, wrote.

“So scary to read this news.

"A sad reminder how dangerous our training can be.

Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez also wished Bernal a quick recovery.

"To our beloved champion, @Eganbernal, we wish him a speedy recovery after the accident he suffered while training with his teammates," Duque said.

"We trust that his state of health will evolve satisfactorily and that he can continue reaping triumphs for Colombia."