Volunteer marshal dies after being hit by car after it spun off track at Brands Hatch circuit
Volunteer marshal dies after being hit by car after it spun off track during race at Brands Hatch circuit
- Kent Police were called to the track after the incident shortly after 3pm
- The rest of the day’s racing was cancelled and an air ambulance was called
- Police said there were no suspicious circumstances about the death
A volunteer marshal has died after being hit by an out of control car after it spun off the track during a race at Brands Hatch circuit in Kent.
The tragic incident happened during an event at the racing track on Saturday afternoon.
A spokesman for Kent Police said the force was called shortly before 3pm following a collision involving a car and two people on foot at Brands Hatch.
A volunteer marshal has died after being hit by an out of control car after it spun off the track during a race at Brands Hatch circuit in Kent. Pictured: Air ambulance at the scene
A spokesman for Kent Police said the force was called shortly before 3pm following a collision involving a car and two people on foot at Brands Hatch
He said officers attended the scene and carried out inquiries, with no suspicious circumstances being reported.
The BARC said in a statement that it was ‘saddened to confirm that as a result of an accident that occurred during a race meeting at Brands Hatch circuit today, a volunteer marshal tragically lost their life.
‘The rest of the day’s racing activity was cancelled.’
The BARC said it would be working with national governing body Motorsport UK and local police following the incident.
It added: ‘On behalf of everyone connected with the BARC, we are devastated by loss of one of the amazing volunteer marshal community who do so much to enable the sport to take place.
‘Our thoughts and best wishes are with the family and friends of all those involved.
The tragic incident happened during an event at the racing track on Saturday afternoon
‘It is anticipated that the event will resume on Sunday.’
Motorsports UK tweeted: ‘The thoughts of everyone at Motorsport UK are with the marshal’s family, the event organisers, and other members of the motorsport community present.
‘Together with BARC we have begun a full investigation into the accident.’
Former Formula One driver Karun Chandhok wrote on Twitter: ‘Very sad news coming from Brands Hatch today.
‘Marshalls are volunteers who give up their weekends to support the sport they love. Awful to hear that a member of this close knit community lost their life.
‘My condolences to the family at this tragic time.’
