Motorcyclist killed in pre-TT race crash

A motorcyclist has died and two other people flown to hospital after a crash at the pre-TT races on the Isle of Man.

Organisers Southern 100 Racing said Dean Martin, 58,was killed in the collision on the Billown Course on Friday evening.

Mr Martin, who is from the Isle of Man, was a long-time competitor on the Billown Course.

The crash also involved a Liverpool competitor, Jamie O'Brien, and two course marshals.

Southern 100 Racing said Mr O'Brien was in a serious but stable condition at Aintree Hospital in Liverpool, and that a course marshal is receiving treatment there for head injuries.

The second course marshal was treated for shoulder and ankle injuries at Noble's Hospital on the island.

In a statement, the organisers said: "Southern 100 Racing extends it sincere condolences to family, relatives and friends at this very sad time.

"The organisers are carrying out a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The coroner of inquests has been informed."