The driver and co-driver died in an accident during the Sligo Rally in Ireland, reports Independent.ie.
The incident happened on Sunday during the sixth stage of the race. The Ford Escort carrying Gene McDonald and Dira Maguire veered off the track and crashed into a wall. Both men died of their injuries. The race was stopped.
Ireland’s motorsport organization Motorsport Ireland has announced the launch of an investigation.
— The International Automobile Federation (FIA) expresses its condolences to the families and friends of the two participants who were fatally injured during the Sligo rally. Our thoughts are also with Motorsport Ireland and the event organizers at this difficult time,” the FIA said in a statement posted on Twitter.
Source : MatchTV
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