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Driver killed in Ulster Rally crash in County Fermanagh Timothy Cathcart dies in Ulster Rally crash in County Fermanagh
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A driver taking part in the Ulster Rally in County Fermanagh has been killed in a crash on Friday afternoon. The rally driver who was killed in a crash while taking part in the Ulster Rally in County Fermanagh was Timothy Cathcart from Enniskillen.
In a statement, the Northern Ireland Motor Club Ltd said: "A fatal incident involving a competitor has occurred on special stage 3 of the Ulster Rally." His co-driver, Dai Roberts from Carmarthen in Wales, was airlifted to hospital in Belfast following the crash. He is in a stable condition.
It happened near Fivemiletown. A co-driver who was in the same car was airlifted to hospital in Belfast. It happened on the Fardross stage of the rally on Friday afternoon.
The remainder of this year's rally has been cancelled as a mark of respect to the victim's family an friends. The organisers of the event have cancelled the remainder of this year's rally as a mark of respect.
A police helicopter was used to airlift the co-driver to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. 'Difficult time'
He is said to be in a stable condition. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has begun an investigation into the crash.
A police spokesperson said that an investigation into the crash has begun. The rally is staged by the Northern Ireland Motor Club.
In a statement, the club said: "The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with the event are with the family and friends of Timothy at this difficult time."
It added that Mr Cathcart was competing in the event as part of this year's British Rally Championship.
"As with all incidents of this nature, an investigation is now being carried out by the PSNI and appropriate local authority.
"The Northern Ireland Motor Club and the Ulster Rally Organising Team together with the sport's governing body, the Motor Sports Association (MSA), are co-operating fully with the investigation.
"The MSA will conduct its own separate inquiry once the police investigation is concluded," the club's statement said.
'Deepest sympathies'
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Tom Elliott said: "The community in Fermanagh will be particularly shocked at this news.
"The young man is from a very well known and respected local family."
The Ulster Unionist MLA added: "It is so sad that this young driver has died while doing something he enjoyed so much.
"I wish to add my deepest sympathies to his family and indeed the wider racing fraternity.
"We also think about the co-driver and hope that he can make a full recovery."