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Driver dies after multi-car ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers crash
TL;DR
Juha Miettinen, a driver in the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers, died after a multi-car crash involving seven vehicles. The race was halted for recovery and rescue operations following the incident.
Key points
- Juha Miettinen died after a multi-car crash
- The crash involved seven vehicles
- Race officials halted the race for recovery operations
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Juha Miettinen
ADAC 24h NürburgringBMW 325i
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After a lengthy red flag following a serious seven-car crash and barrier damage, Nürburgring race officials reported that Juha Miettinen (BMW 325i, #121) succumbed to his injuries after being treated in the nearby Medical Center.
Official statement from race control:
"During today’s first race of the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers, a serious accident involving seven competitors occurred in the early stages. Following the collision between several vehicles, race control immediately halted the race to allow for extensive recovery and rescue operations.
Despite the immediate arrival of emergency services, the paramedics were unable to save the driver involved, Juha Miettinen (BMW 325i, #121), after he had been extracted from the vehicle; the driver passed away at the Medical Centre after all attempts at resuscitation proved unsuccessful.
The race will not resume on Saturday evening. The thoughts of everyone involved in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring are with the bereaved family of Juha Miettinen.
A minute’s silence will be held in memory of the deceased motorsport competitor during the grid formation for Sunday’s race at 13:00."
Juha Miettinen
Juha Miettinen
The qualifying event will not resume, however, cars will be back on track Sunday for the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers race.
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Q&A
What caused the multi-car crash at the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers?
The crash involved seven competitors and occurred during the early stages of the race, but specific details about the cause have not been disclosed.
Who was Juha Miettinen and what happened to him during the race?
Juha Miettinen was driving a BMW 325i (#121) and succumbed to his injuries after being treated at the nearby Medical Center following the crash.
What actions were taken by race officials after the crash at the Nürburgring?
Race control immediately halted the race to facilitate extensive recovery and rescue operations after the serious accident.
