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Mercedes driver suffers broken back in horror crash
Mercedes AMG driver Ralf Aron detailed his injuries following a severe crash at the Bathurst 12-hour race, where he sustained two fractures in his back during a collision with a stationary vehicle at high speed. The incident occurred after a safety car restart, as the Estonian driver hit the front of a Porsche on the mountain section of the track, resulting in a red flag stoppage – the first since 2018.
The crash left Aron physically crawling to safety, as his car caught fire and he collapsed in pain on the track, prompting spectators to urge him to move away from the flames. He managed to reach the other side of the barrier and was then taken to Orange Hospital for evaluation, where he shared an update on his condition on social media, expressing gratitude for the support and praising the medical team’s swift response.
Aron’s Instagram post showed him in a hospital bed, giving a thumbs up and mentioning plans to meet with race control to discuss the accident’s severity, aiming to prevent similar incidents in the future. Despite the fractures, Aron emphasized his stable condition and full body movement, also acknowledging the well-being of the other driver involved in the crash.
The Bathurst race garnered attention not only for the shocking crash but also for its exciting atmosphere, with a headline highlighting a potential upgrade for Hamilton’s Ferrari and Aron’s call for a meeting with the race control following the serious incident.
