On the 19th local time of this month, bad news came from the FIA South American Rally Championship in Cordoba, Argentina: the Volkswagen Polo race car driven by Paraguayan driver Didier Arias,He suddenly lost control while cornering at high speed on the Giulio Cesare stage. He hit an obstacle and rolled continuously for about 6 laps, and finally rushed into the spectator area beside the track. Unfortunately, he hit a 25-year-old male spectator, causing him to die after being sent to the hospital. Two other spectators were injured, but the driver and navigator were luckily unharmed..
It is reported that at the time of the incident, many spectators gathered on the rocks near the curve of the stage to watch the race. After the car lost control, the spectators panicked and fled. Some people jumped out of the way in time to avoid danger, but there were still three people who were not spared.
After the accident, the event organizers immediately suspended the relevant stages and initiated emergency rescue. Medical staff quickly arrived at the scene to treat the injured. The local police and the FIA simultaneously launched an accident investigation to find out the specific reasons for the loss of control of the car.
The FIA subsequently issued a statement confirming the casualties in the accident and stating that it would fully assist relevant departments in the investigation.
Although modern rally events have installed a variety of safety protection measures, factors such as non-closed tracks and complex terrain still expose spectators and drivers to risks that are difficult to completely avoid.
