A HORRIFIC truck crash at Thruxton Circuit was captured on film by members of the public.
The incident happened at the British Truck Racing Championship on Sunday, July 9.
These videos show the moment the truck, driven by Neil Yates in the fourth race of the day, collided with a barrier and rolled off the track.
A statement from Thruxton Circuit on Twitter confirms that Neil was "checked over by the medical team" and is okay.
Statement from Thruxton Circuit:
— Thruxton Circuit (@thruxtonracing) July 9, 2023
Thruxton Circuit is pleased to confirm that driver Neil Yates has been checked over by the medics after this afternoon's accident in Race 4 of the British Truck Racing Championship and is fine. No other people were involved in the incident.
On Facebook, Thruxton Race Circuit said: "The incident was dealt with promptly and efficiently, allowing us to get back racing again as soon as possible."
The videos below, taken by members of the public who attended the race, show the high-speed crash.
One Twitter user posted "Today at Thruxton Circuit during a track race. Fortunately everyone was okay."
Today at Thruxton circuit during a truck race. Fortunately everyone was ok! pic.twitter.com/bSUpHwYhzk
— Phillip Scott (@PhilScott101) July 9, 2023
This video, from a Twitter user, was captioned "Truck crash at Thruxton today, flattened a Marshall's post"
Truck crash at Thruxton today, flattened a marshals post🤯 pic.twitter.com/oV59Rw0XtV
— alejandro (@edeninhooo) July 9, 2023
The 'Convoy on the Plain' returned to Thruxton this weekend, Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9, to the excitement of spectators.
Five colossal contests from the British Truck Racing Championship took place, weighing in at more than five tonnes and producing in excess of 1000bhp, the heavyweight behemoths were primed and put on quite a show.
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