- Title: UNITED KINGDOMl: MOTOR RACING - Eight spectators killed in TT race tragedy
- Date: 10th September 1936
- Summary: NORTHERN IRELAND: Ulster: Newtownards EXT Pan cars waiting start of race: Race officials; Drivers waiting: Cars pull out at start of race: Cars racing over the Ards road circuit. Pan left to wreckage of crashed Riley (No 31). Gen view injured people helped to waiting ambulances with nurses attending. Pan Long view race in progress. Black and White flag waved; Winners Freddie Dixon and Charlie Dobson with wreath
- Embargoed: 25th September 1936 13:00
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- Topics: Disasters / Accidents / Natural catastrophes,Sports
- Reuters ID: LVAAJKX2CPU0YYK1UY1BYUACKOPN
- Story Text: On September 5, 1936, in wet conditions, local driver Jack Chambers lost control of his Riley beneath the railway bridge coming into Newtownards, and crashed into the crowd killing eight spectators and injuring forty others. This tragedy brought an end to nine years of racing over the Ards road circuit. The race was ultimately won by Freddie Dixon and Charlie Dobson
RAC Tourist Trophy race.
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