British biker dies following collision on Mountain Road this morning

Saturday, 4 June 2011 01:00

It involved one motorcycle, the rider died as a result of his injuries.

It’s been confirmed that this mornings road traffic collision on the Mountain Road resulted in a fatality.

It happened at 8.12am on the exit of Brandywell corner.

It involved one motorcycle, the rider died as a result of his injuries.

The as yet unnamed male comes from England.

The Mountain was closed all morning for investigations to be carried out, the rest of the course is now closed for the days racing.

Should anyone have information concerning this incident please contact the police.

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