The region shocked the fatal accident at the stubble field races in Wendeburg

The region shocked the fatal accident at the stubble field races in Wendeburg

Wendeburg. A tragic event called for the life of a 66-year-old man on Saturday afternoon in a stubble field race in Wendeburg. The popular event had to be broken off abruptly, while more than 3000 spectators were present.

during a straightening process of the race track there was a terrible accident. A wheel loader who was responsible for the work reset and overlooked the motorcyclist. The 66-year-old was traveling with a scooter and was pressed against a standing vehicle. Despite the immediate attempts to resuscitate the rescue workers, including the use of a rescue helicopter, the man could no longer be saved and died at the scene of the accident.

Details of the incident

The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. and resulted in the event that was stopped immediately. In addition to the route posts nearby, only a few noticed the misfortune because it happened a little off the main route. The police were quickly on site to examine the accident, but the efforts of the rescue workers were unsuccessful.

The stubble field races took place in the turning point, near Autobahn 2 and a piece outside the municipality of Wendeburg. The event, which started on Friday afternoon and was planned until Sunday, should have culminated in several runs, followed by an award ceremony on Sunday evening. This year around 300 drivers had promised their participation.

reactions and grief

The late man was a founding member of the Wendeburg motorsport club, who has organized the races for many years. "The shock among the members and helpers of the MSC is deep," said club spokesman Thorsten Pitt. In order to encounter emotional attacks, an emergency chaplain was on site to offer support.

Despite the turbulent circumstances, the audience left the site alone. On Sunday, a prayer is planned for the deceased to honor his life and his contributions to motorsport. The community will not be able to forget this tragic incident so quickly, and the grief of the loss will surely continue for a long time.