A police investigation into the crash that killed two riders in Supersport Race 2 at the Oulton Park BSB round has been launched.

♛21-year-old Owen Jenner and 29-ye😼ar-old Shane Richardson both died from injuries sustained 💟in a first corner crash at Oulton Park on Monday (5 May).

47-year-ꦇold Tom Tunstall was also taken to hospital having sustained back and abdominal injuries.

An investigation into the deaths of Jenner and Richardson wa⛎s announced by Cheshire Police on Monday evening.

A statement from Cheshire Police reads: “Police are investigating two deaths on🐬 behalf of the coroner following a multiple collision at Oulton Park this afternoon (Monday 5 May).

“Emergency servꦬices were called to the scene following the collision which resulted in two riders be𒅌ing fatally injured and another with serious injuries.

“Due t🔜o the severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the event was canꦅcelled.

“The two riders who sadly died have been named as Ow🌊en Jenner (21) and Shane Richardson (29).

“The [series sanctioning body] Motorcycle C🌳ircuit Racing Control Board and [series promoter] MotorSport Vision Racing are investigating the full circumstances of the incident in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Police.”

The motorcycle racing community has come t𒅌ogether in tribute🔯 fo𝕴r the two riders who lost their lives on Monday.