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The first stage of the Dakar Rally has got off to a challenging start as it is believed a spectator has been sent to hospital following an incident with a competing car.
During the first stage of the Dakar Rally, there was an unfortunate incident where a photographer was hit by a competing car. The person received medical attention and was taken to the hospital. The exact details of what happened are unclear, but the incident occurred after a one-hour delay in the start of the race. According to live timing, only Lionel Baud started on time, while Brian Baragwanath and Martin Prokop, who were scheduled to start earlier, did not. It is not known yet if they were involved in the incident. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
