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V Hořovicích v okrese Beroun došlo k vážné nehodě na rally závodu 12. října 2024. Auto narazilo do kovové trubky, která zranila diváka. Policie potvrdila, že řidič neměl alkohol . Zraněný divák byl převezen do nemocnice v Praze. Incident vyvolává diskuzi o zlepšení bezpečnosti na motoristických závodech.
Translation
In Hořovice, in the Beroun district, a serious accident occurred during a rally race on 12th October 2024. A car crashed into a metal pole, injuring a spectator. The police confirmed that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol. The injured spectator was taken to a hospital in Prague. The incident has sparked a discussion on improving safety at motor racing events.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Where did the accident at the rally event happen?
The accident happened in Hořovice in the Beroun district.
Question 2: Was the driver found to be under the influence of alcohol?
No, the police confirmed that the driver had no alcohol.
Exercise: Vocabulary
vážný - serious
nehoda (f.) - accident
řidič (m.) - driver
alkohol (m.) - alcohol
diskuze (f.) - discussion
bezpečnost (f.) - safety
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▌13/10/2024
A serious incident at the Hořovice rally in the Beroun district of Czechia left a spectator with severe injuries after a racing car collided with a metal pipe, according to multiple reports. The accident occurred on the afternoon of 12 October 2024, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at motorsport events.
Police and emergency services confirmed that the unfortunate accident took place at approximately 16:20. According to the initial reports, the metal pipe that caused the injuries was struck by a racing vehicle and subsequently hit a spectator standing within a designated viewing area. Despite the chaotic scene, the driver of the vehicle was reported to be sober, as alcohol tests conducted by the police returned negative results.
Spectator Seriously Injured at Hořovice Rally Event (Illustration)
The injured spectator, who sustained significant chest injuries, was immediately attended to by rescue services who arrived on the scene. The wounded individual remained conscious and was swiftly airlifted to Motol Hospital in Prague for further medical treatment.
The dramatic scenes, some of which were captured on camera by another attendee, are currently being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation by local law enforcement. This analysis aims to ascertain the full details and root causes of the incident.
This tragic occurrence unfolded during the final stage of the Czech Moravian Rally Cup, known as the 21st Rallye Hořovice. It serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks involved in motorsport events, prompting discussions around increased safety measures to protect both participants and spectators alike.
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