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24 HOURS-LE MANS-1955-LEVEGH
French driver Pierre Levegh steers his Mercedes Benz 300 SLR on Le Mans racetrack, during the 23th edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans race, on June 11, 1955. The 23th edition of the endurance race was marked by the terrible crash that killed 82 persons, in which French pilot Pierre Levegh, and injured 77 others. In terms of human toll, it is the most catastrophic accident in motorsports history. / AFP PHOTO / STRINGER
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In this gripping print captured by Agence France-Presse (AFP), we are transported back to the heart-wrenching events of June 11,1955, during the 23rd edition of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race. French driver Pierre Levegh fearlessly steers his Mercedes Benz 300 SLR on the treacherous Le Mans racetrack. Little did anyone know that this fateful day would forever be etched in motorsports history for all the wrong reasons. The air is thick with anticipation and excitement as spectators cheer from every corner, unaware of the impending tragedy about to unfold. As fate would have it, disaster strikes in a horrifying manner. A catastrophic crash claims the lives of an unimaginable number - 82 souls lost and another 77 injured. Amongst those affected is none other than Pierre Levegh himself. This haunting image serves as a poignant reminder of both triumph and tragedy intertwined within motorsports. It captures a moment frozen in time when bravery met devastation head-on. The solemnity conveyed through this AFP photograph compels us to reflect upon the fragility of life and cherish each passing moment with utmost gratitude. May we never forget those who paid the ultimate price pursuing their passion for speed and adrenaline on that ill-fated day at Le Mans racetrack in 1955.
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