242 replies to this topic

[SamH123]

A marshall was seriously injured at the end of the race after being run over by a crane
http://www.montrealg...0899/story.html
I hope he will be ok.

edit: He has now died. RIP

Edited by SamH123, 09 June 2013 - 23:25.

[Longtimefan]

Oh no, thats terrible. I hope he'll be ok

[MaxScelerate]

[muramasa]

A marshall was seriously injured at the end of the race after being run over by a crane
http://www.montrealg...0899/story.html
I hope he will be ok.

jeez. seems some basic safety procedure not followed. difficult situation tho of course. Only thing that can be done is an important lesson to be learned and shared widely.

Always remember that those track marshalls are risking their lives and doing amazing jobs.

[joshb]

After the race, a marshall tripped over and got ran over by the truck recovering Gutierrez' car. He died in hospital I'm hearing

RIP

No Marshall, No Race

[Ferrari2183]

Really sad to hear the Marshal died. Tragedy.

[SamH123]

The injured marshall has died
Such a dangerous job to not even get paid

RIP
edit: There's another thread for this, mods will want us there

Edited by SamH123, 09 June 2013 - 23:22.

[Longtimefan]

Just head that the track marshal has died from his injuries.

RIP

[Boxerevo]

what ?

Edited by Boxerevo, 09 June 2013 - 23:19.

[dave34m]

Oh that is awful news, the driver of the crane must feel terrible, very sad

[EthanM]

I do not recommend searching for this (and there is no way in hell I am posting it) but there is a graphic picture of the accident floating around and I find it amazing this happened, with other marshalls around and everything

Rest in peace, if reports that he didn't survive are accurate

[Atreiu]

RIP.

[Longtimefan]

what ?

A marshall was seriously injured (now died) when they were moving the Sauber and he dropped his radio, went to pick it up and was run over by the tractor/crane moving the car.

Edited by Longtimefan, 09 June 2013 - 23:23.

[Seanspeed]

Ah man.

Poor guy.

[ForzaGTR]

OMG this is horrible. What a tragic end to the day. So sad. RIP

[Boxerevo]

I am speechless.

RIP.

I don't know even his name.

Edited by Boxerevo, 09 June 2013 - 23:22.

[inca_roads]

That's awful. RIP.

[Longtimefan]

I don't give a damn about the race now. it simply doesn't matter anymore

[Longtimefan]

Very very sad, suddenly the race doesn't matter anymore.

Edited by Longtimefan, 09 June 2013 - 23:27.

[Tiakumosan]

Sad news. RIP.

[ebc]

So very sad, it is a tragedy that a young man loses his life like that. I also feel sorry for the driver, he will be inconsolable i imagine.

[PoleMan]

Awful. The sport run as safely without track marshals. Heartwrenching that he died in this way.

[ForzaGTR]

Very very sad, suddenly the race doesn't matter anymore.

Tears in my eyes, just such a horrible incident. I can't believe it has happened.

[P123]

After the race, a marshall tripped over and got ran over by the truck recovering Gutierrez' car. He died in hospital I'm hearing

RIP

No Marshall, No Race

That's terrible news.

[Boxerevo]

I have to say now that many times we see Marshalls falling,trips,when trying to do their work.

Edited by Boxerevo, 09 June 2013 - 23:38.

[PretentiousBread]

This has to be the most needless, tragic death. I can't quite believe this.

[SCUDmissile]

Sh*t.

RIP, such a shame this had to happen. Massive condolences

[Kyo]

A marshall was seriously injured (now died) when they were moving the Sauber and he dropped his radio, went to pick it up and was run over by the tractor/crane moving the car.

o.O

That is sad news.

[ForzaGTR]

I don't give a damn about the race now. it simply doesn't matter anymore

I feel the same. What a tragic end to the race. Heartbreaking.

[Callisto]

Very sad news

[muramasa]

just shock. How terrible. (yet another) sad day for F1 and motorsport.

Respect for marshalls risking their lives, and medicals and all who're involved, so proud of them.
but this is just horrible.
it's dangerous, we know it, we dont need any sort of reminder for that, and guys at the scene should know it well and accept it alot better than us in front of tv screen, but it had to happen again in this way. what can I say.

[weareracing]

Tragic and freak accident.
Condolences to his family for their loss.

[Fastcake]

Very sad news indeed

[EvanRainer]

Damn, that's terrible. The accident sounded pretty horrible:(

[Les]

Sad, sad news but heartening to hear the universal tributes from all corners of the F1 community. From me thoughts are with his family and fellow workers.

[Absulute]

Such tragic news.

Warmest regards to his family.

[Crossmax]

Extremely sad to read this. RIP! Even though it was a freak accident, I hope it will serve to further improve the safety for everyone at grand prix events.

[10e10]

Very sad news...

RIP

[6speed]

What a horrific tradgedy, thoughts and prayers for his family, RIP.

[MP4XX]

I feel sick at hearing this news. My sincere condolences to this man's family and loved ones.

[wrcva]

Very very sad, suddenly the race doesn't matter anymore.

indeed, how tragic. it gives you goosebumps. Those guys are selfless and love what they do. deepest condolences to his family.

[The July Plot]

Terrible news, days like today F1 is meaningless.

[skinnyman]

RIP

[Mandzipop]

Such sad news. Absolutely tragic.

RIP to the marshal who lost his life.

Condolences to his family and friends.

[Crossmax]

The official FIA statement reads:

The FIA statement in full:
The FIA is sad to announce the death of a Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada circuit worker, at 6:02 pm.

The worker, a member of the Automobile Club de l’Ile Notre Dame, was the victim of an unfortunate accident that occurred at the end of this afternoon’s Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada. The worker was helping to recover a car which had stopped during the race. The recovery vehicle had lifted the car to return it to the pits and while doing this the worker dropped his radio and attempted to pick it up. As he did this, he stumbled and was hit and run over by the recovery vehicle.

The worker was transported via helicopter to Sacre-Coeur Hospital where he was treated by the traumatology department of Dr Ronald Denis, Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Dr Jacques Bouchard, Chief Medical Officer of the Grand Prix. Unfortunately, the worker succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The FIA, l’Automobile Club de l’Ile Notre-Dame and the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada want to communicate their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim. The identity of the worker cannot be revealed at this time.

[chrisblades85]

Awful news. So sad. R.I.P

[ForzaGTR]

The official FIA statement reads:

Such a freak, unlucky incident, words fail me. So sad, I feel sick, RIP

[ardbeg]

Tragic. R.I.P

Strange, I did not see any medical car or even yellow at the end of the race? I was thinking, when I saw the crane go out, that it would have been a SC had there been more laps left. Guess they did not want to end race during yellow. In a way it makes it even more tragic because then it is not only an accident.

There will be consequenses.

[muramasa]

it's not freak accident at all.

cranes and those heavy machinery are as much threat as racing cars and bikes in speed and flying tyres and debris are. Anyone who've actually touched or stood close those heavy machinery should know it very well. At factories, construction sites, mining sites etc where such machinery is used, many many deaths and injuries all around the world. Such tough job. Our lives are supported only by such nameless people at thankless labor.

[weareracing]

Martin Brudle commented on this 4 laps from the finish,saying that the mobile crane was more of a danger than the stricken Sauber based on his own F1 experience of nearly hitting a recovery Marshall during a race.
Prophetic words indeed