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    Two motorcyclists die after 'catastrophic' crash during British Supersport Championship race

    A New Zealander and an Englishman die after a "severe and catastrophic" 11-bike crash during a race at Oulton Park.


    Two motorcyclists have died after a major crash during a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, south-east of Liverpool.

    England's Owen Jenner, 21, and New Zealand's Shane Richardson, 29, were fatally injured in a "major chain reaction" incident on the first lap of the race as the riders exited turn one, with 11 riders involved.

    The race was halted on the first lap, with series director Stuart Higgs later calling the incident "severe and catastrophic" as he announced the event was cancelled.

    In a statement on Monday night, Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR), which is responsible for circuit operations at Oulton Park, said another rider, Tom Tunstall, sustained "significant injuries".

    "Owen Jenner, 21, was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre, where despite further resuscitation treatment he died from a catastrophic head injury," MSVR said.

    "Shane Richardson, 29, was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe chest injuries. He died prior to arrival.

    "Tom Tunstall, 47, was initially treated on the track and was taken to the circuit medical centre, he was later transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries."

    Riders Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, Freddie Barnes and Morgan McLaren-Wood were treated for minor injuries at the circuit medical centre.

    Lewis Jones, Corey Tinker and George Edwards were also involved in the accident but did not suffer injuries.

    MSVR and the Motorcycle Racing Control Board said they were "investigating the full circumstances of the incident in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary".


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