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Man dies after three bike pile-up | Man dies after three bike pile-up |
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A man from Wales has died after a crash involving three motorcycles on the outskirts of Portrush, County Antrim. | A man from Wales has died after a crash involving three motorcycles on the outskirts of Portrush, County Antrim. |
He died in hospital following the crash, which happened at about 1900 BST on Saturday on Dunluce Road. | He died in hospital following the crash, which happened at about 1900 BST on Saturday on Dunluce Road. |
A woman and three other men were hurt in the pile-up. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. | A woman and three other men were hurt in the pile-up. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. |
It is believed they were returning home after attending the final day of racing at the North West 200. | It is believed they were returning home after attending the final day of racing at the North West 200. |
Appealing for witnesses, a police spokeswoman said they particularly wanted to speak to the driver of a silver Isuzu Trooper who is believed to have stopped at the scene for a short time before travelling on. | |
Meanwhile, Cookstown racer Mark Young has died in hospital following a crash during the 250cc race at the North West 200 on Saturday. | Meanwhile, Cookstown racer Mark Young has died in hospital following a crash during the 250cc race at the North West 200 on Saturday. |
Another rider, Englishman Christian Elkin, is in a stable condition after breaking a leg in the closing stages the 250cc race. | Another rider, Englishman Christian Elkin, is in a stable condition after breaking a leg in the closing stages the 250cc race. |
Antrim rider John Anderton crashed in Tuesday's opening practice session at the North West event and remains in a critical condition. | Antrim rider John Anderton crashed in Tuesday's opening practice session at the North West event and remains in a critical condition. |