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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Press Association Reporters

Major superbike event halted following rider’s fatal crash

  • 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

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