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Trucker Ben de Groot crashed out of the Dakar Rally on Monday during the 48-hour marathon stage. The Dutchman suffered a bizarre accident and broke his thumb, but things could have been significantly worse.
Truck driver Ben de Groot’s 2025 Dakar Rally ended early due to a broken thumb sustained in a bizarre collision during the 48-hour marathon stage. He collided with a local’s car at high speed after the local got stuck in the sand unexpectedly. Miraculously, the local escaped unharmed from the incident. Ben de Groot expressed relief that the local person involved in the accident was safe and lucky to escape unscathed. Despite his initial reluctance to participate, Ben was convinced by his brother William to compete in this year’s Dakar Rally, which he believes will likely be his last. De Groot will need another operation to address his broken thumb, reflecting on the realities and challenges of competing in the Dakar Rally.
