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Irish Mirror
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Gareth Fullerton

Isle of Man TT confirm case of 'mistaken identification' after fatal sidecar crash

The Isle of Man TT organisers have corrected a case of "mistaken identification" following Saturday's fatal Sidecar crash.

Olivier Lavorel was initially announced as the competitor who had died following an incident at Ago's Leap, with his teammate César Chanal reported to have been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.

But on Wednesday Belfast Live reports it was confirmed that it was Sidecar driver Chanal had died in the race while passenger Lavorel remains in hospital.

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