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11/06/1955 The worst disaster in motorsport history occurs in Le Mans

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Le Mans Motor Racing Disaster (1955) | British Pathé

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Disasters of the Century - Season 3 - Episode 10 - Le Mans Crash | Ian Michael Coulson

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The Le Mans Motor Racing Crash | Historical Incidents and Accidents | Fascinating Horror

The 1955 Le Mans disaster occurred during the 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, in June 1955, when a major crash caused large fragments of debris to fly into the crowd. 83 spectators and French driver Pierre Bouillin, who raced under the name Pierre Levegh, were killed, and nearly 180 more sustained injuries.