A Malaysian Super Series (MSS) rider, Amaludin Abd Rahman, 42, died after being involved in an accident during the practice session for the first round of the MSS race at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) yesterday.

SIC, in the statement, said Amaludin, who participated as a novice under the Super Stock B category, was believed to have lost control of his machine at Turn 15 and crashed into the tyre barrier in the mishap which occurred at 4.30pm.

Amaludin was rushed to the Putrajaya Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.

"SIC records its deepest condolence to the family and friends of Amaludin Abd Rahman, who passed away today due to an unfortunate accident," said SIC.

The statement also said a police report on the accident had been filed and that SIC would give full cooperation to the police in their investigations.

This is the third fatal accident which occurred at the circuit.

Last year, another Malaysian rider, Muhammad Izzat Mohd Abdul Hakim, 17, died while receiving treatment at the KL Hospital after his machine crashed during an MSS practice session.

Italian MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli, 24, was also killed in a crash during the Malaysian Grand Prix on Oct 23, 2011.