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Spectator killed at Armoy races | Spectator killed at Armoy races |
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A spectator has been killed at the Armoy road races in County Antrim. | A spectator has been killed at the Armoy road races in County Antrim. |
It is understood a motorcycle crashed and the spectator was hit by the machine. | It is understood a motorcycle crashed and the spectator was hit by the machine. |
The incident happened on the Dean's Rise part of the course during the second lap of the Grand Final race at about 1630 BST. | The incident happened on the Dean's Rise part of the course during the second lap of the Grand Final race at about 1630 BST. |
The rider of the motorcycle which crashed and a second spectator were also hurt. However, their injuries are not thought to be serious. | The rider of the motorcycle which crashed and a second spectator were also hurt. However, their injuries are not thought to be serious. |
Clerk of course Bill Kennedy said: "Armoy Motorcycle and Road Racing Club, and myself as clerk of course, are devastated by the news that a spectator has died following a serious incident at Dean's Rise on the Ballycastle Road. | Clerk of course Bill Kennedy said: "Armoy Motorcycle and Road Racing Club, and myself as clerk of course, are devastated by the news that a spectator has died following a serious incident at Dean's Rise on the Ballycastle Road. |
"A full investigation is being carried out jointly by the PSNI and Motorcycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre). | "A full investigation is being carried out jointly by the PSNI and Motorcycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre). |
"Our thoughts and prayers are very much with the family at this sad time." | "Our thoughts and prayers are very much with the family at this sad time." |
The Armoy road races were being staged for the first time. |