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O.P. Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash
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Originally posted by http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/article2465231.ece
COLIN McRAE, the former world rally champion, died along with his five-year-old son Johnny when his helicopter crashed near Lanark in Scotland yesterday. Two other people on board, believed to be close friends of McRae, also died. Jean-Eric Freudiger, the driver’s agent, confirmed McRae’s wife Alison and daughter Hollie were not on board.

The Squirrel aircraft came down in Jervis Wood near Lanark just after 4pm and immediately burst into flames. Strathclyde police said the damage to the helicopter was so bad that it could not immediately be determined how many people were on board. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been called in to investigate the cause of the crash.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said its own helicopter was despatched to the scene along with three ambulance crews. Strathclyde Fire Service also had units in attendance at the scene.

McRae was one of the most popular and successful drivers the sport has seen. He won 25 rallies in the World Rally Championship, finished on the podium 42 times and claimed the world championship itself in 1995. The next year he was awarded an MBE. He won a host of fans throughout the world, captivated by his daredevil style – he became as well known for his spectacular spills as for his victories.
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Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by Chris4 on 09-16-2007 at 02:06 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by Tasha on 09-16-2007 at 02:20 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by aNILEator on 09-16-2007 at 03:29 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by Voldemort on 09-16-2007 at 03:37 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by prashker on 09-16-2007 at 05:44 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by Jhrono on 09-16-2007 at 06:23 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by Nagamasa on 09-16-2007 at 06:46 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by Oxy on 09-16-2007 at 06:53 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by Rolando on 09-16-2007 at 06:57 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by rix on 09-16-2007 at 07:30 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by andrewdodd13 on 09-16-2007 at 08:15 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by ShawnZ on 09-16-2007 at 08:40 PM
RE: Colin McRae Dies in Helicopter Crash - by MicroWay on 09-16-2007 at 08:54 PM


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