Horror as 3 spectators killed at rally after driver, 22, veers off road during race – year after tragedy at same event
RACE SHOCK Horror as 3 spectators killed at rally after driver, 22, veers off road during race – year after tragedy at same event
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THREE spectators have died at a rally in France after a driver veered off the road.
The tragic incident happened at the event near Ambert in the Puy-de-Dome region this morning.
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The tragic incident happened at the event near Ambert in the Puy-de-Dome region this morning
The car crashed into spectators at around 10am this morning.
Two brothers aged 60 and 70 sadly died at the scene of the incident.
A 44-year-old father was taken to hospital but also subsequently passed away, according to reports.
The 22-year-old driver and their 51-year-old co-driver both sustained minor injuries.
The incident saw dozens of police officers and firefighters rush to the scene.
The Puy-de-Dome prefecture posted on X: "This morning, a tragic accident occurred during the Rallye de la Fourme d'Ambert.
"Following a vehicle in the race going off the road, several spectators were struck.
"Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and all those affected by this tragedy."
A manslaughter investigation has now been opened, local media reports add.
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