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A horrific moment on the pit road at the Indianapolis 500 saw multiple mechanics hit by Robert Shwartzman.
Robert Shwartzman’s Indianapolis 500 race took a tragic turn when he crashed in the pit lane, injuring some mechanics.
Starting from pole position, Shwartzman fell behind in the race, marking the first time a rookie led from the front since 1983.
During a pit stop, he lost control of his car, hitting a few mechanics, with one seen being attended to on a stretcher.
Meanwhile, Takuma Sato, also facing pit stop issues, lost precious time when he overshot his box while leading the race.
Before Shwartzman’s incident, Rinus VeeKay had a frightening spin into the pit lane, but fortunately, no one was hurt in that instance.
