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Superbike rider dies following crash during North West 200 qualifying
TL;DR
A Superbike rider has died after a crash during qualifying at the North West 200 race in Coleraine. The incident occurred at Station Corner, leading to a red flag and emergency services response.
Key points
- Superbike rider dies after crash
- Incident occurred during North West 200 qualifying
- Crash happened at Station Corner
- Red flag brought the session to a close
- Emergency services responded to the scene
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The incident at North West 200 international road race occurred at Station Corner and a red flag brought the session to a close. (Getty/iStock)
A Superbike rider has died following an accident during a qualifying run at Coleraine’s North West 200 international road race.
The incident on Thursday occurred at Station Corner and a red flag brought the session to a close.
Organisers say emergency services attended the scene of the crash, “but unfortunately the rider succumbed to his injuries”.
The event will continue after consultations with the family of the deceased, who remains unnamed at the request of their family.
North West 200 organisers said in a statement: “A competitor at the 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 has died following an incident at Station corner on the NW200 course during this morning’s Superbike qualifying session.
“The session was immediately red flagged and emergency services attended the scene but unfortunately the rider succumbed to his injuries.
“The family have given their approval for the event to continue but have requested that the rider not be named at this time.
“Coleraine and District Motor Club, the organisers of the races, offer our sincere condolences to the family and team.”
The incident on Thursday occurred at Station Corner and a red flag brought the session to a close (Getty)
Q&A
What happened during the North West 200 qualifying?
A Superbike rider crashed at Station Corner, resulting in a fatal accident during the qualifying session.
Where did the Superbike rider crash at the North West 200?
The crash occurred at Station Corner during the qualifying run of the North West 200 international road race in Coleraine.
What actions were taken after the Superbike crash?
Emergency services attended the scene, but the rider unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
