Manx Grand Prix: Rider dies in crash during qualifying

A tragic accident has claimed the life of a competitor during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man. The incident involved two riders and occurred on the opening lap of Tuesday evening's session at Cruickshanks in Ramsey.

The qualifying session was red-flagged shortly after the crash, which happened around 18:50 BST. The other rider involved sustained minor injuries and was transported to Noble's Hospital for treatment. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the riders involved.

Following the crash, the road between Ramsey Bus Station and Lheaney Road in Ramsey was closed for over three hours as emergency services attended the scene. The Manx Grand Prix organizers confirmed the fatality and announced that a comprehensive investigation, involving multiple agencies, is being conducted in line with standard operating procedures.

This incident casts a shadow over the event, which had already experienced disruptions. Monday's qualifying sessions were canceled due to rain, and the opening qualifying session on Sunday was also cut short following a separate red-flag incident involving Italian rider Salvatore Sallustro. Qualifying is scheduled to continue until Saturday, with racing planned until August 28.

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Our thoughts are with the competitors, family and friends of those involved, who have asked for privacy at this time.