TimTimmington t1_ja27h2a wrote on February 26, 2023 at 7:55 AM Reply to comment by Toddlez in TIL of the 1955 Le Mans disaster. French driver Pierre Levegh crashed into a crowd of spectators. The crash, explosion and subsequent fire killed 84 and injured more than 120. It is still the deadliest car race crash ever. by triviafrenzy From memory I believe it was decided to end the race would hamper the treatment and evacuation of the injured. A truly horrific day. Permalink Parent 57
TimTimmington t1_ja27h2a wrote
Reply to comment by Toddlez in TIL of the 1955 Le Mans disaster. French driver Pierre Levegh crashed into a crowd of spectators. The crash, explosion and subsequent fire killed 84 and injured more than 120. It is still the deadliest car race crash ever. by triviafrenzy
From memory I believe it was decided to end the race would hamper the treatment and evacuation of the injured. A truly horrific day.