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Humanity Shines: Racer Saves Friend from Fire
29 Oct
Summary
- Driver Loek Hartog rescued Ollie Millroy from a burning car.
- Hartog's actions created a unique friendship and focus on safety.
- Millroy suffered severe injuries but is recovering.
GT racing driver Loek Hartog demonstrated extraordinary courage last month in Shanghai, saving the life of fellow racer Ollie Millroy after a severe crash. Hartog recalled pulling the doors off Millroy's burning car and dragging him to safety, an act that has forged a profound friendship between them.
Millroy sustained multiple broken ribs, a damaged lung, and fractures to his collarbone, hand, and neck. Despite the severity of his injuries, he is undergoing recovery, though he described the process as painful and challenging.
The incident occurred at the China GT, where Millroy was hit by another car, causing his Ferrari to catch fire. Hartog, driving at approximately 270 km/h, immediately responded to the emergency.
Both drivers are now committed to advocating for enhanced safety measures in motorsport, emphasizing that such incidents are unacceptable and that immediate, adequate emergency responses are paramount.
Millroy's son, Mylo, who also races karts, was deeply affected by the accident but has since achieved success in his own competitions.
