Donington Park: Two motorcyclists die after race track collision

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One man was pronounced dead at the scene and another in hospital

Two motorcyclists died as a result of a collision during an event at Donington Park Circuit in Leicestershire.

Police said they were called to the crash during a licensed track day at about 13:00 BST on 28 June, details of which have only recently emerged,

One rider - a man in his 50s - was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second man - in his 30s - died later in hospital in Nottingham.

Neither man has been named. Police said a file would be sent to the coroner.

Donington Park Circuit has been approached for comment.

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