Motorcyclist Robert Dunlop has died after suffering severe chest injuries in a crash during Thursday's practice session at the North West 200.
Another Northern Ireland rider, Darren Burns, suffered a suspected broken leg and concussion in the accident, but is said to be stable in hospital.
The incident happened in the 250cc qualifying session, between Coleraine and Portrush.
The riders were travelling at speeds of about 160mph at the Mathers Cross section of the course.
Dunlop's bike appeared to seize and he went over the handlebars. Burns was following behind but unable to avoid hitting the Ballymoney rider.
Dunlop was rushed to the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine, where he died from his injuries shortly after 10pm
"The Mighty Micro, as he was known, was a road racing legend and held a record 15 wins at the Triangle circuit.
He had sustained serious injuries in a crash at the Isle of Man TT in 1994, but he recovered and returned to action.
Brother Joey was killed in a racing accident in Estonia in 2000.
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