Nässjö rally accident results in spectator death

A 65-year-old male spectator died after being struck by a rally car during the Novemberskölden event near Flisby in Nässjö, Sweden. The accident occurred on a straight stretch of the race course during the annual competition, which is noted as being one of the largest rally events in Sweden in terms of vehicle count.

Emergency responders and bystanders performed CPR, but the man succumbed to his injuries. The rally organizers, Nässjö MK, suspended the fifth stage of the race following the incident and issued a statement describing the event as “deeply tragic.”

Police are investigating the incident as causing death. Officials are collecting witness statements and reviewing video footage to determine the exact circumstances of the collision. The driver and co-driver of the vehicle involved have been taken to the hospital for medical checks.