Andy_Ross
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1955 Eighty three people were killed and at least 100 were injured after an Austin-Healey and a Mercedes-Benz collided at the 24 Hours Le Mans race. The race was continued, officially in order to prevent departing spectators from crowding the roads and slowing down ambulances.
Mike Hawthorn and Yvor Bueb driving for the Jaguar team won the race.
Funeral services for the dead were held the next day at the cathedral in the town of Le Mans.
Mike Hawthorn and Yvor Bueb driving for the Jaguar team won the race.
Funeral services for the dead were held the next day at the cathedral in the town of Le Mans.