Dorset: Inquiry after death at motocross event near Dorchester
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The motocross event involved more than 60 people, police said
An investigation has been opened into the death of a rider at an off-road motorcross meeting.
Dorset Police said a 54-year-old man was "found unresponsive"at the event involving more than 60 people on Saturday morning.
The man from Axminster was pronounced dead at the scene, at Higher Ashton Farm, off the B3159 Goulds Hill, Martinstown.
The incident is not currently being treated as suspicious.
Officers are appealing for anyone with footage captured at the event to come forward.
Sgt Chris Brolan, of the roads policing team, said: "We are trying to establish what exactly happened.
"The event took place on farmland and was not a race.
"It is believed that over 60 people took part and we are hoping that someone may have recorded footage that could assist us with our investigation.
"I would urge anyone who used a helmet camera or any other device to please check if they have caught anything of relevance."
The man's next of kin have been informed and the coroner notified.
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