Berlin. An explosion occurs during a test drive at the Nürburgring. There are several injuries. A pressure cylinder exploded.
At the Nürburgring Several people were injured, some seriously, in an explosion in the paddock area – the night before the six-hour ADAC Ruhr Cup race.
The injured were taken to hospital by rescue helicopters. hospital brought, as a spokesman for the VLN Endurance Championship Nürburgring said. According to initial findings, the explosion occurred behind a box shortly after 6 p.m.
Pressure bottle explodes
Police announced in the evening that, according to previous findings, a Pressure bottle explodes be. It is not yet clear how many people were injured and how seriously, it was said. According to information from DPA, four rescue helicopters and several ambulances were in use at the racetrack. Pastors were also at the scene.
At the time of the accident one of them was running Test ride. Organizers said this was immediately stopped and the crash site was secured. Spectators were also allowed to watch the drivers during the test drive.
O police is now investigating how the explosion occurred. The test drive served as preparation for the NLS4, which took place on Saturday in the ADAC Ruhr Cup six-hour race – the Highlight of the season – different classes must compete. (dpa/fmg)