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Racing car crashes into spectators, dozens injured and dead

Công LuậnCông Luận22/04/2024


The incident happened at the Fox Hill racetrack in Diyatalawa, about 180km from the Sri Lankan capital Colombo. “A total of 27 people were taken to hospital and seven of them died of their injuries,” said police spokesman Nihal Thalduwa.

Car crashed into the audience, dozens of people were injured, photo 1

The scene of the accident on the racetrack. Photo: AFP

Among the dead were four officials and an eight-year-old girl. Thalduwa said police had opened an investigation into the accident, which occurred at a sporting event organised by the Sri Lankan army.

The remaining races were cancelled following the crash. Around 45,000 spectators had gathered for the event, which was held for the first time in five years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Sri Lanka's economic crisis.

Just before the accident, Army Commander Vikum Liyanage announced that the event would be open to spectators free of charge to promote the speed sport.

Bui Huy (AFP, AP, DW)



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