A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a bike at the British Motocross Championships in Swindon.
The victim, said to be a photographer, was killed when a rider lost control of his motorcycle during a jump at the event on Sunday.
The vehicle crashed through a barrier made of hay bales and struck the victim.
His next of kin have been informed, Wiltshire Police said.
A marshal, in his 60s, was taken to the hospital with a serious injury after the crash.
The event, organised by Langrish MCC, was stopped immediately.
In a statement on its website, the series promoter said: “RHL Activities are saddened to announce that this weekend’s meeting at Foxhill in Wiltshire has been cancelled.
“At this moment in time we ask that everyone bears with us and any further updates will be made if required.”
Witshire Police said: “At around 2.50pm yesterday, we responded to an incident at Foxhill Motocross in Swindon involving a motorcyclist and two members of the public during a race.
“It is thought the rider lost control of his motorcycle which left the track, sadly killing a man in his 50s.
“His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time.
“A second man, aged in his 60s, has been taken to hospital with a serious injury.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/british-motocross-championships-man-killed-swindon-b2339067.html
QUOTE: “It is thought the rider lost control of his motorcycle which left the track, sadly killing a man in his 50s. ENDS
Never heard of a bicycle killing someone with nobody on it - that would be a first.
QUOTE: A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a bike at the British Motocross Championships in Swindon. ENDS
Was the pedestrian wearing a helmet and hi-viz?
QUOTE: A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a bike at the British Motocross Championships in Swindon. ENDS
Was the pedestrian wearing a helmet and hi-viz?
On Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:36:41 PM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
QUOTE: A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a bike at the
British Motocross Championships in Swindon. ENDS
Was the pedestrian wearing a helmet and hi-viz?
After all - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwhC18bWICMmz6O?format=jpg&name=medium
QUOTE: A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a bike at the British Motocross Championships in Swindon. ENDS
On Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:36:41 PM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
QUOTE: A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a bike at the British Motocross Championships in Swindon. ENDS
Dangerous things these motorbikes.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwjAAjpWwAETIy2?format=jpg&name=medium
On Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:36:41 PM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
QUOTE: A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a bike at the
British Motocross Championships in Swindon. ENDS
Dangerous things these motorbikes.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwjAAjpWwAETIy2?format=jpg&name=medium
On Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:36:41 PM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
QUOTE: A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a bike at the British Motocross Championships in Swindon. ENDS
Dangerous things these motorbikes.
A man in his 50s has died following an incident at Foxhill Motocross in Swindon yesterday.
At around 2.50pm yesterday (14/05), we responded to an incident at
Foxhill Motocross in Swindon involving a motorcyclist and two members of
the public during a race.
It is thought the rider lost control of his motorcycle which left the
track, sadly killing a man in his 50s.
His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with his friends
and family at this time.
A second man, aged in his 60s, has been taken to hospital with a serious injury.
A man in his 50s has died following an incident at Foxhill Motocross in Swindon yesterday.
At around 2.50pm yesterday (14/05), we responded to an incident at Foxhill Motocross in Swindon involving a motorcyclist and two members of the public during a race.
It is thought the rider lost control of his motorcycle which left the track, sadly killing a man in his 50s.
His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time.
A second man, aged in his 60s, has been taken to hospital with a serious injury.
A man in his 50s has died following an incident at Foxhill Motocross in Swindon yesterday.
At around 2.50pm yesterday (14/05), we responded to an incident at Foxhill Motocross in Swindon involving a motorcyclist and two members of the public during a race.
It is thought the rider lost control of his motorcycle which left the track, sadly killing a man in his 50s.
His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time.
A second man, aged in his 60s, has been taken to hospital with a serious injury.
On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:28:48 AM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
A man in his 50s has died following an incident at Foxhill Motocross in Swindon yesterday.
At around 2.50pm yesterday (14/05), we responded to an incident at Foxhill Motocross in Swindon involving a motorcyclist and two members of the public during a race.
It is thought the rider lost control of his motorcycle which left the track, sadly killing a man in his 50s.
His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time.
A second man, aged in his 60s, has been taken to hospital with a serious injury.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwkOdnIXsAE1V-p?format=jpg&name=900x900
On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:28:48 AM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
A man in his 50s has died following an incident at Foxhill Motocross in
Swindon yesterday.
At around 2.50pm yesterday (14/05), we responded to an incident at
Foxhill Motocross in Swindon involving a motorcyclist and two members of
the public during a race.
It is thought the rider lost control of his motorcycle which left the
track, sadly killing a man in his 50s.
His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with his friends
and family at this time.
A second man, aged in his 60s, has been taken to hospital with a serious injury.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwkOdnIXsAE1V-p?format=jpg&name=900x900
QUOTE: The vehicle crashed through a barrier made of hay bales and struck the victim. ENDS
What idiot makes a "barrier" out of hay bales?
QUOTE: The vehicle crashed through a barrier made of hay bales and struck the victim. ENDS
What idiot makes a "barrier" out of hay bales?
On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 12:40:57 PM UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: The vehicle crashed through a barrier made of hay bales and struck the victim. ENDS
What idiot makes a "barrier" out of hay bales?They should have used polystyrene hats - they are indestructible!
On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 4:27:30 PM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 12:40:57 PM UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: The vehicle crashed through a barrier made of hay bales andThey should have used polystyrene hats - they are indestructible!
struck the victim. ENDS
What idiot makes a "barrier" out of hay bales?
This pile should do it!
https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2022/10/Best-road-bike-helmets-2022-ef7cfa9.jpeg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413
On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 4:27:30 PM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 12:40:57 PM UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: The vehicle crashed through a barrier made of hay bales and struck the victim. ENDS
This pile should do it!What idiot makes a "barrier" out of hay bales?They should have used polystyrene hats - they are indestructible!
https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2022/10/Best-road-bike-helmets-2022-ef7cfa9.jpeg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413
On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 12:40:57 PM UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: The vehicle crashed through a barrier made of hay bales and
struck the victim. ENDS
What idiot makes a "barrier" out of hay bales?
They should have used polystyrene hats - they are indestructible!
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