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Three killed in TT race accident Three killed in TT race accident
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A rider and two spectators have been killed in a crash during the Senior race at the centenary Isle of Man TT meeting. A rider and two spectators have died in a crash during the senior race at the centenary Isle of Man TT meeting.
The rider, who has not been named, died instantly in the smash and a second person was pronounced dead at the scene, organisers said. The rider, named by race organisers as Marc Ramsbotham, 34, from Norfolk, died instantly in the collision.
A third person was taken to Noble's Hospital but died a short time later. Two other people were injured. One spectator was pronounced dead at the scene and the second was taken to Noble's Hospital, but died a short time later. Two other people were injured.
Organisers have begun an investigation into the cause of the crash. Neither of the spectators have yet been named. Organisers have begun an investigation into the accident.
The Manx Motor Cycle Club Limited confirmed the deaths in a statement on Friday afternoon. The Manx Motor Cycle Club Limited confirmed the deaths and the identity of the rider in separate statements on Friday.
The organisers of the event express their sympathy to the families and friends of those involved Organisers' statementThe organisers of the event express their sympathy to the families and friends of those involved Organisers' statement
The club said the rider was involved in an incident at the 26th milestone on the Mountain course - known locally as Joey's - and was confirmed dead at the scene. Mr Ramsbotham was described by the club as a married man who worked as an HGV driver and plant fitter.
"One [other] person was also confirmed dead at the scene. An additional person was confirmed dead after admission at Noble's hospital," a spokesman said. It said it was the first time he had raced at the event.
"Two further people were also involved in the incident and have sustained injuries. "The club extends its sympathy to his wife, family and friends," a statement on the club's website said.
"The Coroner of Inquest has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the accident is under way. Mr Ramsbotham was involved in an incident at the 26th milestone on the Mountain course - known locally as Joey's.
"The organisers of the event express their sympathy to the families and friends of those involved." "The coroner has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the accident is under way," a club spokesman said.
More than 200 people have been killed on the course since the first tourist trophy race in 1907.More than 200 people have been killed on the course since the first tourist trophy race in 1907.
The deaths overshadowed the Centenary festival, which had been brought to a close by John McGuinness with victory in the Senior race - his 13th TT victory. The deaths overshadowed the centenary festival, which had been brought to a close by John McGuinness with victory in the Senior race - his 13th TT victory.
Earlier, McGuinness became the first rider to lap the island circuit at an average speed of more than 130mph. Earlier, McGuinness became the first rider to lap the island circuit at an average speed of more than 130mph (209km/h).
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