Eleven riders involved: Two dead in mass crash at motorcycle race
A horrific accident involving eleven drivers at a lower-class race shocked motorsport fans in England. Two drivers died and others were injured.
Two riders were killed in a mass crash at a motorcycle race near Liverpool. Owen Jenner, 21, died of severe head injuries after unsuccessful resuscitation attempts; Shane Richardson (29) succumbed to severe chest injuries before arriving at the hospital, the organizers of the British series announced on Monday.
Immediately after the start of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at the Oulton Park circuit southeast of Liverpool on Monday, an accident involving eleven riders occurred. One rider was also taken to hospital with serious back and abdominal injuries.
Five other riders suffered minor injuries, while three remained unharmed. The race in the lower-class Bennetts British Superbike Championship series was abandoned after the horrific accident. Police will now investigate the exact circumstances, it was announced.
The so-called Supersport Championship typically consists of 600cc motorcycles, which are slightly smaller than those in the Superbike class. The series is an important stepping stone for some riders to advance to higher levels.
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