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Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash
(about 2 hours later)
The crash happened shortly before 14:55 BST at Brands Hatch race track (archive picture) A minute's silence was held on the track before racing started on Sunday
A volunteer marshal has died after an accident during a race at Brands Hatch motor racing circuit. A volunteer marshal has died in 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 racing car crashed, hitting two people on the track at about 15:00 BST on Saturday, Kent Police said.
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. A man in his 60s, from Surrey, died at the scene. The second person and the car's driver were taken to hospital for treatment.
On social media Lewis Hamilton said he was "devastated" to hear of the death. On social media Lewis Hamilton said he was "devastated" to hear of the marshal's death.
Lewis Hamilton, British Formula One driver and motor racing championLewis 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. He posted 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."These volunteer marshals are what makes racing possible, they are heroes.
"My heart is with his family.""My heart is with his family."
A minute's silence was held on Sunday morning, with a crowd gathering on the track to pay their respects.
An investigation into the accident at the track in West Kingsdown has begun.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. Racing driver Alan Greenhalgh said his win was a "hollow victory"
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. The rest of Saturday's racing activity was cancelled, but it resumed on Sunday.
One of the drivers, Alan Greenhalgh, said after a Sunday win at the track: "We're so desperately upset about yesterday, and it's a bit of a hollow victory really.
"Without the marshals we wouldn't be racing at all.
"Condolences, and our thoughts are with the family."
In a statement the British Automobile Racing Club (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 InstagramLewis 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. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances and officers 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.