Billy Monger - Accident at Donnington
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Billy Monger - Accident at Donnington
I havent seen a thread on it,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-39647622
A 17-year-old Formula 4 driver who was involved in a "horrific" crash at Donington Park has had both his legs amputated.
Billy Monger, from Charlwood, Surrey, ran into the back of another car which appeared to have stopped on the track during the race on Sunday.
The teenager had to be extracted from his vehicle at the Leicestershire track and airlifted to hospital.
A JustGiving page set up to raise cash for the boy's "future" has hit £50,000.
'Full and active life'
The team behind the car, JHR Developments, set up the page with the blessing of the teenager's family, with the aim of raising £260,000.
A statement on the page said: "Thousands of people have already watched the haunting footage of the crash which left Billy fighting for his life. Sadly, Billy has had amputations to both legs.
"We now need your kindness and support to help give Billy and his family the best chance to fight these injuries that will affect Billy's life so massively."
The post, signed by Steven Hunter, JHR Developments and the Monger family, said the money would be put into a trust to help him "return to a full and active life".
The Formula 4 British Championship is a motor racing series which features a mix of professional motor racing teams and privately funded drivers.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/billymonger23
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-39647622
A 17-year-old Formula 4 driver who was involved in a "horrific" crash at Donington Park has had both his legs amputated.
Billy Monger, from Charlwood, Surrey, ran into the back of another car which appeared to have stopped on the track during the race on Sunday.
The teenager had to be extracted from his vehicle at the Leicestershire track and airlifted to hospital.
A JustGiving page set up to raise cash for the boy's "future" has hit £50,000.
'Full and active life'
The team behind the car, JHR Developments, set up the page with the blessing of the teenager's family, with the aim of raising £260,000.
A statement on the page said: "Thousands of people have already watched the haunting footage of the crash which left Billy fighting for his life. Sadly, Billy has had amputations to both legs.
"We now need your kindness and support to help give Billy and his family the best chance to fight these injuries that will affect Billy's life so massively."
The post, signed by Steven Hunter, JHR Developments and the Monger family, said the money would be put into a trust to help him "return to a full and active life".
The Formula 4 British Championship is a motor racing series which features a mix of professional motor racing teams and privately funded drivers.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/billymonger23
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Have to say this one sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it mentioned, was a seriously nasty crash. Really not something you want to see in a race. I truly feel for the lad, he's a true talent and to have it taken away so cruly is just tragic.
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I'd imagine it was primarily because it all happened so fast. Was right at the start of the race and the cars were still pretty tightly bunched up. Though tbh i doubt it would've made much difference, they were broadcasting from the in car camera when it happened and he didn't have much of a chance.
