The above leaderboard is from the lead cars through stage 11 Carnhill.
There was an incident on the stage. The stage was stopped and all the competitors were requested to return to parc ferme.
A full statement will be issued later from Rally HQ.
UPDATE STATEMENT FROM DONEGAL MOTOR CLUB
Donegal Motor Club regret that following an incident on stage 11 of the Donegal International Rally at approximately 2.45 pm a spectator attending the rally was fatally injured. We wish to extend our sympathy to the spectator’s family and friends. As a mark of respect the motor club has decided that the third leg of the rally, the Sunday stages, will not take place.
The incident is being fully investigated at present and initial indications are that there was no driver error involved. We urge anyone who may be able to assist the Gardai with their investigation to contact Superintendent Vincent O’Brien of Letterkenny Garda Station who has appealed for witnesses to come forward. Contact Gardai at (074) 9122222.
BRIAN & LIZ PATTERSON www.rallynews.net (with thanks to Michael Patterson from end of Carn Hill)
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