James Ellington has confirmed he will undergo surgery in London ©Getty Images

British sprinter James Ellington is to undergo surgery today in London after suffering career threatening injuries in a motorbike accident in Spain.

Ellington and fellow sprinter Nigel Levine were injured last week in Tenerife, having been on a warm weather training camp.

Reports had claimed Ellington had been riding a motorbike with his team-mate round a bend, but was struck by a car that was being driven on the wrong side of the road.

Ellington reportedly suffered a suspected broken leg and pelvis in the crash.

The 31-year-old confirmed on Twitter that he was sent to undergone an operation in London, having travelled back home.

“Finally back in London, been through some dark days this week, but have my operation today and start my road to recovery,” Ellington wrote.

“Wanna thank everybody again, for the support and all the messages, have read every single one, just not the energy to reply to everyone yet.”

A British Athletics spokesman stated “We can confirm that James Ellington and Nigel Levine have safely returned to UK via air ambulance, following a road accident in Tenerife last week.

"Both athletes have been admitted to hospitals in London where they are receiving specialist medical treatment for their injuries, under the supervision of British Athletics’ medical team. 

"James and Nigel both suffered pelvic injuries in the accident, with James also sustaining a facial fracture and fractures of the tibia and fibula.

 "Both James and Nigel have been overwhelmed by the support they have received since the accident last week. 

"They would very much like to thank all those who posted comments on social media and also for the kind words written by members of the press."

Ellington competed at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games with the 31-year-old contesting the 100 metres and the 4x100m relay.

He has previously been a member of the British 4x100m team which won gold at the 2014 and 2016 European Championships.

It has been confirmed that both Ellington and Levine will not recover in time to compete at the 2017 World Athletics Championships, which are due to take place in London.

Levine also reportedly sustained a suspected broken pelvis in the crash.

He was a member of the men’s 4x400m squad at the Games but did not run, although he did compete in the event four years earlier at London 2012, where the team placed fourth.

The 27-year-old has won relay gold at the 2014 European Championships and 2013 European Indoor championships.