Harry Lamb Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Statement regarding this evenings incident at the Southern 100. At around 6.50pm this evening, Tuesday 11th July 2023, a serious incident occurred during tonight’s qualifying session on the Billown Course in Castletown. The incident involved two riders, a marshal and a spectator and it is with deep sadness that we regret to announce that this incident has resulted in two fatalities. We pass on our deepest sympathy to the families, loved ones, and friends of those involved. At this time, we are unable to provide any further details of those involved in the incident and the current focus is to support those involved. The Coroner of Inquests has been informed. Please be aware there is a road closure in place from Castletown corner to Ballakaighen corner and it will be for some time. A further update will be provided in due course. We would also ask the public not to speculate at this time. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Oh dear, very sorry for all those involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Very tragic stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADELE Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 How awful . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Isle of Man Constabulary Media Page · Update as of 10:55pm on 11/07/2023. Further to the previous road closure of the S100 Billown Circuit, the road between the A5 Castletown By-Pass Road through to but not including Ballakighen Corner will remain closed until at least 11am tomorrow morning, Wednesday 12th July 2023. This is to allow investigations to continue. Access can be still be gained to Buchan and Castle Rushen School, as well as the S100 Campsite but this access will have to be via Castletown Square. Please be advised that we are aware this will now cause a large amount of traffic in this area, especially during morning rush hour. Therefore if you have the capability to walk to your destination, then we would advise this to avoid the expected congestion. Access can also be gained on the A3 Malew Road which takes you to cross four ways as another available route to you. We have provided the below map containing blue dots on to assist with explaining the road closure to you. Please be patient and expect that your journey may take longer than usual. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Worst nightmare. Thinking of all involved. RIP 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I remember the 2007 TT incident where spectators and marshals were involved. A long and difficult investigation followed. If anything, scrutiny will be much higher today. Thinking of all involved. The s100 is a tight family in every respect and hopefully will weather the storm. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADELE Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Manx Radio reporting that the fatalities are a rider and a Marshall. So sad x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Anyone know what happened ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADELE Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 The police are appealing for witnesses apparently quite a lot of spectators around the incident, horrible for them as well. It does not do to speculate it is just an awful start to a friendly race meeting it will cast a long shadow for all involved. I just hope the rest of the event goes off without any further casualties. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 19 minutes ago, Shake me up Judy said: Anyone know what happened ? Probably best to let any investigations run their course. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman1980 Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Deaths are always terrible but will certainly be felt by the S100. I was involved for years and it is a very close knit and friendly group of people. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/police-confirm-marshal-and-rider-died-in-southern-100-incident-625962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De nada Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 41 minutes ago, ADELE said: I just hope the rest of the event goes off without any further casualties. Should they carry on with the rest of the event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hedgehog Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Remainder of the event has just been cancelled 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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