Racing driver Juha Miettinen killed and six injured at 24-hour Nürburgring qualifiers
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Six drivers taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries
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F1 world champion Max Verstappen is competing at event
The racing driver Juha Miettinen has died after a multi-car collision in the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers in Germany, which were also set to feature the four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen.
According to a statement from the organisers, race control immediately stopped competition following the serious incident early on, which involved seven drivers, and emergency services quickly arrived on scene. They were unable to save 66-year-old Miettinen, who was removed from the vehicle and later died at the medical centre after attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful.