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Helicopter crashes near F1 race site: 3 dead, 2 injured

Discussion in 'F1' started by alx355gt, Jul 1, 2007.

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  1. alx355gt

    alx355gt F1 Veteran

    Feb 3, 2004
    9,524
    Belgium
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    Alexander
    "People involved in the F1 French Grand Prix"
    "Police have not disclosed the names of those killed or injured in the crash"

    Could be pit crew? Drivers? Guests?... :(
     
  2. 1_can_dream

    1_can_dream F1 Veteran

    Jan 7, 2006
    8,051
    Colorado
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    Kyle
    Woah this is not good news, RIP for those killed and hopefully the ones that were injured will be okay.
     
  3. jknight

    jknight F1 Veteran

    Oct 30, 2004
    7,821
    Central Texas
    per Autosport:

    Three people were killed and two injured in a helicopter crash after leaving the French Grand Prix circuit late on Saturday, police said.

    Formula One sources at Magny-Cours said employees of Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone were believed to be among those involved.

    No details were immediately available and there was no confirmation from Bridgestone.

    Carol
     
  4. Ferrari 360 CS

    Ferrari 360 CS F1 Veteran

    Dec 4, 2004
    6,887
    Cape Town,SA
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    Jacques
    Sad to read, my thoughts are with the families of those involved. I few guys I know were also involved a helicopter accident, were returning from the Brazlian GP last years...helicopter fell out of the sky....they both survived but had extensive injuries..
     

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