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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lawrence Ostlere

Isle of Man TT corrects ‘mistaken identification’ of rider who died in sidecar crash

Isle of Man TT Races

Isle of Man TT organisers have corrected a case of “mistaken identification” following a fatal sidecar crash on Saturday.

Olivier Lavorel was initially annouced as the competitor who had died in the incident, with his teammate Cesar Chanal said to be in a Liverpool hospital receiving treatment for serious injuries.

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