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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 died 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, named by race organisers as Marc Ramsbotham, 34, who was from Wymondham, Norfolk, died instantly. | The rider, named by race organisers as Marc Ramsbotham, 34, who was from Wymondham, Norfolk, died instantly. |
| One spectator, Dean Adrian Jacob, 33, from Kidderminster, Worcs, was pronounced dead at the scene. | |
| The second, Gregory John Kenzig, 52, from Queensland, Australia was taken to Noble's Hospital, but died a short time later. Two other people were injured. | |
| Hilary Beryl Musson, 60, from Ballaugh, Isle of Man and Janice Ann Phillips, 50, from Ramsey, Isle of Man, were also involved in the incident. | |
| Investigation ordered | |
| Ms Phillips' condition is described as stable while Ms Musson's was reported to be critical in a critical condition. | |
| Organisers have begun an investigation into the accident. | |
| The Manx Motor Cycle Club Limited confirmed the deaths and the identity of the rider in separate statements on Friday. | 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' statement | The organisers of the event express their sympathy to the families and friends of those involved Organisers' statement |
| Mr Ramsbotham was described by the club as a married man who worked as an HGV driver and plant fitter. | Mr Ramsbotham was described by the club as a married man who worked as an HGV driver and plant fitter. |
| It said it was the first time he had raced at the event. | It said it was the first time he had raced at the event. |
| "The club extends its sympathy to his wife, family and friends," a statement on the club's website said. | "The club extends its sympathy to his wife, family and friends," a statement on the club's website said. |
| Mr Ramsbotham was involved in an incident at the 26th milestone on the Mountain course - known locally as Joey's. | Mr Ramsbotham was involved in an incident at the 26th milestone on the Mountain course - known locally as Joey's. |
| "The coroner has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the accident is under way," a club spokesman said. | "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 (209km/h). | Earlier, McGuinness became the first rider to lap the island circuit at an average speed of more than 130mph (209km/h). |