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Rider Dean Martin dies in pre-TT practice race | |
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A rider has died and another has been seriously injured in a crash during the pre-TT races. | A rider has died and another has been seriously injured in a crash during the pre-TT races. |
Organisers Southern 100 Racing said Dean Martin, from the Isle of Man, died in a crash with Jamie O'Brien on the Billown course in the 850cc classic practice on Friday. | Organisers Southern 100 Racing said Dean Martin, from the Isle of Man, died in a crash with Jamie O'Brien on the Billown course in the 850cc classic practice on Friday. |
Mr O'Brien, from Liverpool, and a marshal who was also badly hurt, were flown to the city's Aintree Hospital. | Mr O'Brien, from Liverpool, and a marshal who was also badly hurt, were flown to the city's Aintree Hospital. |
The opening practice session of the main TT races starts at 18:00 BST. | The opening practice session of the main TT races starts at 18:00 BST. |
A second marshal suffered ankle and shoulder injuries in the crash at Billown Dip but is expected to be discharged from hospital later. | A second marshal suffered ankle and shoulder injuries in the crash at Billown Dip but is expected to be discharged from hospital later. |
Southern 100 Racing said Mr Martin, 58, from Santon, was a long-time competitor on the Billown Course on classic and modern machines, and leaves behind his partner, Hilary. | Southern 100 Racing said Mr Martin, 58, from Santon, was a long-time competitor on the Billown Course on classic and modern machines, and leaves behind his partner, Hilary. |
It said the race was abandoned and it was carrying out a full investigation into the circumstances of the crash. | It said the race was abandoned and it was carrying out a full investigation into the circumstances of the crash. |
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