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Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash | Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash |
(about 16 hours later) | |
The crash happened shortly before 14:55 BST at Brands Hatch race track (archive picture) | The crash happened shortly before 14:55 BST at Brands Hatch race track (archive picture) |
A volunteer marshal has died after an accident during a race at Brands Hatch motor racing circuit. | A volunteer marshal has died after an accident during a race at Brands Hatch motor racing circuit. |
Kent Police were called at 15:00 BST on Saturday after a racing car crashed and hit two people. | |
A man in his 60s, from Surrey, was declared dead at the scene. The second person on foot and the driver of the car were taken to a local hospital for treatment. | |
On social media Lewis Hamilton said he was "devastated" to hear of the death. | |
Lewis Hamilton, British Formula One driver and motor racing champion | |
He wrote on Instagram: "Devastated to hear of the passing of a marshal at the Brands Hatch Circuit. | |
"These volunteer marshals are what makes racing possible, they are heroes. | |
"My heart is with his family." | |
An investigation into the accident at the track in West Kingsdown has begun. | |
The rest of Saturday's racing activity was cancelled, but the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) said it expected the event to resume on Sunday. | |
In a statement BARC said: "On behalf of everyone connected with the BARC, we are devastated by [the] loss of one of the amazing volunteer marshal community who do so much to enable the sport to take place. | In a statement BARC said: "On behalf of everyone connected with the BARC, we are devastated by [the] loss of one of the amazing volunteer marshal community who do so much to enable the sport to take place. |
"Our thoughts and best wishes are with the family and friends of all those involved." | "Our thoughts and best wishes are with the family and friends of all those involved." |
Lewis Hamilton paid his respects on Instagram | |
There were no suspicious circumstances and police were working with motorsport authorities to compile a report for the coroner. | |
Motorsport UK said: "The thoughts of everyone at Motorsport UK are with the marshal's family, the event organisers, and other members of the motorsport community present." | Motorsport UK said: "The thoughts of everyone at Motorsport UK are with the marshal's family, the event organisers, and other members of the motorsport community present." |
Among the races scheduled for the weekend were events for the Britcar Endurance Championship, Classic Touring Car Racing Club, Kumho BMW Championship and Junior Saloon Car Championship. | Among the races scheduled for the weekend were events for the Britcar Endurance Championship, Classic Touring Car Racing Club, Kumho BMW Championship and Junior Saloon Car Championship. |
Last week British superbike rider Brad Jones was placed in an induced coma after crashing at Brands Hatch. | Last week British superbike rider Brad Jones was placed in an induced coma after crashing at Brands Hatch. |