83 Spectators facts
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Switzerland banned nearly all forms of motor-racing after the tragic 1955 Le Mans disaster, where fragments of a crashed car flew in the stands, killing 83 spectators, the most deadly accident in motorsport history. Despite numerous attempts to lift it, the ban is still in place to this day.
The 1955 Le Mans disaster wasn't red flagged/canceled even though a crash killed 83 spectators and injured 180 more. The race kept going
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A single racing accident in 1955 killed the driver and 83 spectators.
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The 1955 Le Mans finished as normal and didn't stop after the disaster in which 83 spectators were killed. This was to prevent traffic congestion and allow emergency crews in.
