Historical Events tagged with "car crash"
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Diana, Dodi Fayed, and Henri Paul die in crash
Diana, Princess of Wales, her partner Dodi Fayed, and driver Henri Paul died in a car crash in Paris while trying to evade paparazzi. The incident occurred in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel, leading to widespread media coverage and mourning. Diana was known for her charitable work and her status as a beloved public figure, while Dodi was a film producer. Henri Paul, the driver, was the acting security head for the Ritz Paris.
Continue ReadingRoland Ratzenberger dies in San Marino Grand Prix crash
During the qualifying session for the San Marino Grand Prix at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Formula One driver Roland Ratzenberger experienced a fatal crash. The accident occurred when Ratzenberger lost control of his car and collided with the concrete wall at high speed. Despite efforts to revive him on the scene, he was pronounced dead shortly after, leading to an investigation into safety measures in Formula One racing.
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