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Fatal incident at Monte Erice hill climb, two victims

Two spectators aged 18 and 20 died in an incident during a car race in Sicily, while a race marshal is in serious condition.

7 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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During the Monte Erice hill climb, a car veered off the road and struck several spectators, resulting in the deaths of two young individuals, aged 18 and 20.

The incident occurred at checkpoint 9 of the automotive event. One of the victims died instantly, while the other succumbed to injuries at the hospital following medical assistance.

A race marshal was reported to be in serious condition as a result of the incident. The causes of the car veering off the road are currently under investigation by the authorities.

The driver involved, identified as Marco Nicoletti, underwent a drug test, as reported by Rai News, to check for any factors that may have contributed to the incident.

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