A tragic incident occurred during the Jim Clark Rally near Duns in The Scottish Borders, resulting in the death of a co-driver. Emergency services responded to the crash that took place around 10:50, where a 39-year-old man lost his life. The driver, a 27-year-old individual, sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment, although the injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Following the unfortunate accident, the organisers of the rally, the Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club, made the decision to cancel the rest of the event as well as the upcoming Jim Clark Reivers Rally scheduled for Sunday. Police Scotland confirmed that there were no additional injuries reported besides the fatalities. Superintendent Vincent Fisher expressed condolences to the family of the deceased co-driver and assured ongoing investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Notably, this is not the first instance of tragedy at the Jim Clark Rally, as back in 2014, a devastating incident led to the death of three spectators when a competing car lost control and veered into a viewing area. The rally, which attracts participants and spectators from all over, serves as a reminder of the risks and dangers involved in the sport of rally racing, highlighting the importance of safety measures and regulations to prevent such heartbreaking incidents from occurring in the future. The rally community mourns the loss of the co-driver and continues to prioritize safety in all aspects of the sport
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