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05-05-2025
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Two riders killed at Oulton Park after 11-bike crash
Bank holiday meeting in Cheshire was immediately suspended after a red flag brought the race to a stop on the first lap Two riders have been killed in a 'chain-reaction' horror crash involving 11 bikes that caused the opening round of the British Superbikes to be cancelled. Organisers described scenes at Oulton Park as 'severe and catastrophic' before confirming Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, had both died. In one of the worst crashes in the sport in recent memory, Tom Tunstall, 47, was also rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital with 'significant back and abdominal injuries'. Shane Richardson, 29, was killed in the crash - British Superbikes At least one bike was engulfed in fire after a pile-up at the start of the Supersport Feature race, one of the main support races to the Superbike Championship. Advertisement Event organisers Motor Sport Vision Racing confirmed Cheshire Police are now assisting with an investigation into the crash. 'At the start of this afternoon's Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one, Old Hall corner on the first lap, there was a chain-reaction incident involving 11 riders falling,' the body said in a statement. 'The race was immediately stopped and trackside medical services deployed. Due to the extreme severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled. This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured, and another sustaining significant injuries.' Jenner was initially treated trackside, but, despite attempts at resuscitation in the medical centre, he died from a 'catastrophic head injury'. Owen Jenner, 21, also lost his life in the accident - British Superbikes Richardson died prior to arrival at Royal Stoke University Hospital with 'severe chest injuries'. A further five riders – Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, Freddie Barnes and Morgan McLaren-Wood – were transferred to the circuit medical centre with minor injuries, which did not require transfer to hospital. Advertisement Three further riders – Lewis Jones, Corey Tinker and George Edwards – were also involved but were uninjured. 'The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and Motor Sport Vision Racing are investigating the full circumstances of the incident in conjunction with the coroner and Cheshire constabulary,' the MSVR added. Tom Tunstall was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital with 'significant abdominal and back injuries' - British Superbikes The bank holiday meeting in Cheshire was immediately suspended after a red flag brought the race to a stop on the first lap. Stuart Higgs, race director of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, later described the crash as 'a severe and catastrophic incident coming off turn one'. He added on TNT Sports coverage that 'with 11 riders involved', it 'naturally invoked an immediate red flag and full medical response given the severity of the incident'. Advertisement The event was being covered live on TNT Sports. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Race ABANDONED after ‘severe & catastrophic' crash which saw 11 bikes involved in horror pile up as medics race to track
HORROR CRASH Race ABANDONED after 'severe & catastrophic' crash which saw 11 bikes involved in horror pile up as medics race to track Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE opening round of the British Superbikes Championship has been abandoned after a horror 11-bike crash. One bike caught fire after the pileup at the start of the Supersport Feature support race at Oulton Park this afternoon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Medics rushed to the scene Coming out of the first turn, a rider lost control on the kerb and hit the deck. He then skidded across the tarmac and accidentally wiped out one his rivals. Others were unable to avoid the carnage, crashing into them as one rider went flying into the air. TV cameras quickly cut away from the incident, sparking fears for the 11 men caught up in the smash. A statement from the British Superbike Championship read: "At the start of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one there was a major chain reaction incident involving 11 riders. "The race was immediately stopped and medical services attended. "Due to the extent of the incident and following medical interventions it will not be possible to continue the event and therefore the event is cancelled. "MSVR will issue a further statement in due course." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
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Race ABANDONED after ‘severe & catastrophic' crash which saw 11 bikes involved in horror pile up as medics race to track
THE opening round of the British Superbikes Championship has been abandoned after a horror 11-bike crash. One bike caught fire after the pileup at the start of the Supersport Feature support race at Oulton Park this afternoon. 1 Medics rushed to the scene Coming out of the first turn, a rider lost control on the kerb and hit the deck. He then skidded across the tarmac and accidentally wiped out one his rivals. Others were unable to avoid the carnage, crashing into them as one rider went flying into the air. TV cameras quickly cut away from the incident, sparking fears for the 11 men caught up in the smash. A statement from the British Superbike Championship read: "At the start of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one there was a major chain reaction incident involving 11 riders. "The race was immediately stopped and medical services attended. "Due to the extent of the incident and following medical interventions it will not be possible to continue the event and therefore the event is cancelled. "MSVR will issue a further statement in due course." Most read in Motorsport THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Race ABANDONED after ‘severe & catastrophic' crash which saw 11 bikes involved in horror pile up as medics race to track
THE opening round of the British Superbikes Championship has been abandoned after a horror 11-bike crash. One bike caught fire after the pileup at the start of the Supersport Feature support race this afternoon. 1 A statement from the British Superbike Championship read: "At the start of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one there was a major chain reaction incident involving 11 riders. "The race was immediately stopped and medical services attended. "Due to the extent of the incident and following medical interventions it will not be possible to continue the event and therefore the event is cancelled. "MSVR will issue a further statement in due course." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
Telegraph
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
British Superbikes event at Oulton Park suspended after horrific 11-bike accident
The opening round of the British Superbikes Championship has been suspended after a horrifying 11-bike accident which left one engulfed in fire. The season-opening meeting at Oulton Park was delayed after at least one rider appeared to be badly injured at the start of the Supersport Feature race, one of the main support races to the Superbike Championship. A total of 11 riders were involved, leaving at least one bike on fire, sparking an emergency response at the track. The Bank Holiday meeting in Cheshire was immediately suspended after a red flag brought the race to a stop on the first lap. Racegoers at the track reported the arrival of a medical helicopter and several ambulances shortly afterwards. An official BSB update said: 'Following an incident in the British Supersport Championship race the event is currently suspended.' Race organisers also confirmed that the accident brought down riders Carl Harris, Shane Richardson, Corey Tinker, Cameron Hall, Freddie Barnes, Owen Jenner, George Edwards, Morgan McLaren-Wood, Tom Tunstall, Lewis Jones and Max Morgan. No further official details were released although the event was being covered live on TNT Sports. 'A little earlier on, after an incident involving multiple riders in the British Supersport, the red flags came out,' the commentator said. 'You can see the marshals still working here at the exit of turn one. The information that we have at the moment is that the Supersport teams have been asked to return to the pits and paddock. The event has been suspended, with further information to follow. Once we have that information, we will let you know.' Elsewhere, Leon Haslam had returned to winning ways in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship for the first time since 2018 to celebrate his first victory with the Moto Rapido Ducati Racing team. He held off pressure from both Bradley Ray and Glenn Irwin on the final lap. 'It's so good. Yesterday I was a little bit nervous to be honest with you, Wilf was saying bring it home, take it easy and by the time I'd got into second yesterday, Brad was long gone' said Haslam. 'Today I thought I needed to go hard from the start and I managed to make an early move, catch him down, and I didn't expect to do that lap time.'
