Riders' inquests to open tomorrow

Wed, 17 Jul 2013

The inquests of two motorbike racers who died on the same day during the Southern 100 will open tomorrow.

Both men were involved in incidents on the Billown Circuit last Thursday.

23-year-old Mark Madsen-Mygdal from Douglas was killed during the 600cc race at Stadium Corner.

57-year-old sidecar passenger Paul Thomas from Ballasalla was killed during the sidecar championship race.

Coroner of Inquests John Needham will start proceedings at 10.45am at Douglas Courthouse.