The Ulster GP is a major road racing event in Northern Ireland
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A Scottish rider has been killed and a spectator injured in a high-speed crash at the Ulster Grand Prix motorbike meeting in County Antrim.
The accident happened during the initial lap of the first race at the fast Wheeler's Corner section of the Dundrod circuit.
It is thought several bikes collided due to an oil spillage on the road.
Rider Andy Wallace died instantly.
It was his first time at the Ulster Grand Prix, but he had competed previously at the North West 200 event in Portrush, County Antrim.
Racing was suspended after Saturday's crash as medical personnel treated the casualties.
A spectator was taken to hospital with a broken leg.
Mr Wallace was the 32nd rider to lose his life in the 82-year history of the event.
Two flag marshals and two spectators were previously killed.
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