The rider of a motorbike has died following a crash with a competitor in an Ironman triathlon European championship race.
The rider of a motorbike has died following a crash with a competitor in an Ironman triathlon European championship race Sunday, police in the event's host city of Hamburg said. A triathlete who witnessed the accident said he"saw the bike explode into what felt like a thousand pieces."
TV footage showed the incident happened on a section of road where competitors were riding in both directions as part of a loop in the course for the cycling section of the race. Motorbikes carrying camera operators were riding down the middle of the road. "It is with our deepest regret to confirm the passing of the motorcycle operator from a significant medical event. Our thoughts and care are with the family whom we will support as we are able while they go through this difficult time."
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