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Two Spanish riders killed in US motorcycle race

Xinhua, July 21, 2015 Adjust font size:

Two Spanish racers were killed after a multi-bike crash on the first lap of a World Superbike race in California.

According to a statement from race organizer MotoAmerica, Bernat Martinez, 35, went by ambulance to hospital in Monterey while Daniel Rivas Fernandez, 27, was flown to Salinas. Both died from their injuries.

"I really don't have any words to describe what we all feel," said MotoAmerica president Wayne Rainey.

"First and foremost, is the loss to the families and loved ones. Our sincere condolences goes out to each and every one of them as well as the MotoAmerica family. They are in our thoughts and prayers." Endi