ABINGDON MOTORSPORT CAR‐NIVAL – ORGANISERS STATEMENT

The Organisers of the Abingdon Motorsport CAR‐nival Stages would like to pay tribute to the expertise of the Rally Emergency Service Teams who attended the unfortunate accident on Sunday 14th June at Abingdon Airfield in which 2 Marshals and a member of the media were injured.

The accident occurred when a competitor lost control in the Flying Finish Area at the end of Stage 1, sliding onto the grass before colliding with the Time Control Officials and a camera man. The Major Incident Plan was put into immediate effect with Air Ambulances from Oxfordshire and Hampshire attending the scene along with support from Oxfordshire Ambulance Service.

After initial treatment 2 of the casualties were air lifted to the JR2 and Swindon Hospitals where they received immediate attention. The camera man was transported by County Ambulance to JR2 and was released later that day, attending the Awards Ceremony in order to add his thanks to everyone involved.

Oxfordshire Police Officers attended the scene and their investigations have concluded that it was a simple accident. Following an interview at the Police Headquarters the driver was released without charge. The Marshals were a 60 year old man from Yateley who suffered a number of limb injuries and an 18 year old Youth from Camberley who suffered more complex injuries. Whilst initially thought to be critical their injuries are no longer life‐threatening. In fact, the older marshal received visitors today and is said to be in good spirits. The Organisers, Competitors and fellow Marshals would like to extend their best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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