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One person was killed and another seriously injured after two emergency vehicles collided during a World of Outlaws sprint car race at Kennedale Speedway Park Saturday night.
A driver’s car rolled over while approaching the starting line for the Last Chance Showdown race. Two World of Outlaws emergency vehicles collided in the infield while responding to help, officials said.
Marcus Thomas, a sprint car driver, was riding the car that rolled over, ESPN reported. Thomas was not seriously injured, officials reported.
The person who was killed and the one who was injured have not been identified.
“The Kennedale Fire Department sends our thoughts and prayers to the family of the race officials involved in the tragic incident Saturday night at Kennedale Speedway Park,” the fire department said in a social media post. “We are also thinking about the World of Outlaws family and the many who were in attendance at this event. We pray for healing and support.”
“We at Kennedale Speedway Park send our thoughts and prayers to his family & friends. We also know how much this hurts the World of Outlaws family. We will continue to pray for Godspeed for quick healing of the injured official, as well,” Kennedale Speedway Park officials said in a social media post.
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