Rallying-Spanish co-driver Laura Salvo dies after Portugal crash

ByReuters

Published 11/10/2020 at 05:28 GMT

Oct 11 (Reuters) - Rally co-driver Laura Salvo died after her car crashed during the Rally Vidreiro in Portugal, despite efforts to resuscitate her, and the event was called off as a result.

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The 21-year-old was co-driving for Miguel Socias as part of the Peugeot Rally Cup Iberica.

"Peugeot Sport wishes to express their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of co-driver Laura Salvo," Peugeot Sport said on Twitter.

In a statement, organisers said medics attempted to resuscitate the Spaniard but she died at the scene before she could be taken to hospital.

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On Twitter, Spanish Formula One driver Carlos Sainz wrote, "Very shocked by the news... All my support and affection to her family and friends." (Reporting by Arvind Sriram in Bengaluru; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)

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