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Rally Driver Dies in Horror Crash

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Scene of crash

Scene of crash

A rally driver who died after a horror smash at a rally in Castlewellan, Co Down has been named as Ryan Bradley.

The horror crash happened yesterday lunchtime near Castlewellan Co Down.

The mark 2 Ford Escort was taking part in the Down Rally and ended up entering a reservoir between Castlewellan and Kilcoo.

Police divers recovered Mr Bradley's body. He was in his 20s and a member of Magherafelt and District Motor Club.

His co-driver Gerard Mullan managed to escape the stricken vehicle and raised the alarm before he was taken to Daisy Hill Hospital although his injuries are not thought to be serious.

The organisers of Down Rally, Rathfriland Motor Club, later confirmed that a competitor had lost his life in the accident.

"The thoughts of Rathfriland Motor Club, and everyone involved with the event are with the family and friends of the deceased at this time," it said in a statement on its website.

"As with all incidents of this nature, an investigation is now being carried out by the PSNI and appropriate local authority.

"Rathfriland Motor Club together with the sport's governing body, the Motor Sports Association (MSA), are co-operating fully with the investigation."

Local Stormont Assemblyman Mr. Dallat said: “The community here are stunned.

“They are finding it very hard to come to terms with this tragic news."

 


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