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Dakar 2024 leader nearly collided with a fan on Stage 4
Al-Rajhi achieved his best individual stage result of the 2024 Dakar Rally, finishing second to Sebastien Loeb in a 299km special. However, he narrowly avoided a head-on collision with a fan after accelerating out of a dune. A video of the incident emerged on social media, showing Al-Rajhi swerving to avoid the incoming vehicle. Al-Rajhi posted a video message in Arabic, urging fans to maintain a safety margin with rally cars due to their high speed. He also mentioned a previous accident involving his teammate Lionel Baud and the death of a spectator during the 2016 Dakar rally. Al-Rajhi currently holds a 4m19s lead over Carlos Sainz Sr. in the overall standings. On-track incidents have been a significant factor in this year’s Dakar rally.
