- A Superbike rider has died following an accident during a qualifying run at the North West 200 international road race in Coleraine.
- The incident occurred on Thursday at Station Corner, leading to the session being immediately red-flagged.
- Emergency services attended the scene, but the rider unfortunately succumbed to their injuries.
- The rider's family has requested anonymity at this time but has given approval for the event to continue.
- This marks the 20th fatality associated with the annual event and the first since 2016.
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Superbike rider dies following crash during North West 200 qualifying