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Two motorcyclists die in Norfolk days after death crash film shown | Two motorcyclists die in Norfolk days after death crash film shown |
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Two motorcyclists have been killed in Norfolk three days after the video of a fatal motorbike crash in the county was released to promote road safety. | Two motorcyclists have been killed in Norfolk three days after the video of a fatal motorbike crash in the county was released to promote road safety. |
The men, who were riding a BMW and an Aprilla, died on the B1136 between Haddiscoe and Hales, just before 14:00 BST on Sunday, police said. | |
No other vehicles are thought to have been involved. | No other vehicles are thought to have been involved. |
A video showing David Holmes' collision on the A47 last year has been viewed nearly nine million times on YouTube. | A video showing David Holmes' collision on the A47 last year has been viewed nearly nine million times on YouTube. |
'Devastating impact' | 'Devastating impact' |
Ch Insp Chris Spinks said the latest "tragic incident" further "highlights the need of getting riders and drivers to be aware of dangers". | Ch Insp Chris Spinks said the latest "tragic incident" further "highlights the need of getting riders and drivers to be aware of dangers". |
"The devastating impact fatal collisions have for all those involved cannot be underestimated," he said. | "The devastating impact fatal collisions have for all those involved cannot be underestimated," he said. |
Norfolk Police released the David's Story film on Thursday, with the support of Mr Holmes' family, in a bid to get motorcyclists and drivers to think seriously about road safety. | Norfolk Police released the David's Story film on Thursday, with the support of Mr Holmes' family, in a bid to get motorcyclists and drivers to think seriously about road safety. |
It features clips of the 38-year-old motorcyclist's fatal collision at Honingham captured on his head-cam as he travelled from King's Lynn. | |
He overtook several cars and motorbikes at high speed before smashing into a Renault Clio as it turned right across his path. | |
Officers have appealed for witnesses to Sunday's fatal crash to come forward. |