A critical explosion occurred within the paddock through the check session earlier than this weekend’s six-hour Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie race.
A number of individuals have been injured by the explosion of a compressed air cylinder, which occurred through the ultimate levels of the pre-event assessments – that was halted instantly.
The compressed air cylinder was being stuffed when the explosion occurred. Quite a few ambulances and several other rescue helicopters have been dispatched in response to the emergency.
The ambiance within the paddock on the night earlier than the six-hour race was unsettling, with bystanders additionally requiring help. The paddock was been closed off by the police.
Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie paddock after the explosion
Picture by: Sönke Brederlow
An official assertion from the NLS mentioned: “Through the testing session previous to NLS4, an explosion occurred shortly after 6pm behind a pit field within the paddock space, which, in response to preliminary findings, was attributable to a stress cylinder.
“A lot of rescue personnel on web site instantly initiated applicable measures and secured the scene of the accident. The session was instantly suspended.
“Based on preliminary findings, there are a number of injured individuals who have been transported to close by hospitals by rescue helicopter after receiving speedy care on the Nurburgring Medical Middle.
“The police are investigating on the scene, which is normal process in such a scenario. Additional info shall be introduced shortly.”
Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie paddock after the explosion
Picture by: Sönke Brederlow
At 11pm on Friday night VLN determined to go forward with this weekend’s race. This choice was made in coordination with the workforce affiliation ILN.
“An unlucky office accident occurred through the check and we’re all deeply shocked and our ideas are with these affected,” VLN boss Mike Jäger mentioned. “Nonetheless, the incident will not be instantly associated to the occasion, so we now have determined along with our groups to go forward with the race.”
Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie paddock after the explosion
Picture by: Sönke Brederlow
The 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen is a spotlight of the 2024 NLS season after the 12-hour occasion had been allotted to the rival NES through the winter.
With NES having stopped all races for 2024, the 6-hour occasion is the spotlight of the Nürburgring endurance calendar after the fabled 24 Hours, and 126 vehicles are listed within the provisional entry record.
