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A race marshal lost his life yesterday afternoon, Friday 21 April 2006, at Oulton Park race circuit after being struck by an out of control motorcycle during a test day organised by MCRCB-Events. During the penultimate scheduled session of the day a rider of a Yamaha R1 1000cc motor cycle lost control under braking for Lodge corner and came off the motor cycle, which then bounced in the air, clearing a barrier and striking a flag marshal, who sustained fatal injuries. The rider of the motor cycle was very shaken but otherwise uninjured.
The Directors, staff and officials of MCRCB-Events, join the circuit owners, Motorsport Vision in sending our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and we are all deeply saddened that someone should lose their life serving the sport they love.
The circumstances of the incident are being investigated by the MCRCB and the relevant authorities.
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