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Brit racing driver's wife 'can't believe he is alive' as she hails his 'superhero' rival for saving his life by dragging him from fireball crash - before hours of surgery on broken bones and collapsed lung
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Brit racing driver's wife 'can't believe he is alive' as she hails his 'superhero' rival for saving his life by dragging him from fireball crash - before hours of surgery on broken bones and collapsed lung

A British racing driver, Ollie Millroy, survived a severe crash during a China GT event in Shanghai where his Ferrari caught fire. His wife, Fern, expressed disbelief at his survival and praised his rival, Dutch driver Loek Hartog, for rescuing him from the burning car. Hartog, who sacrificed his chance to win the race, helped extract Millroy from the wreckage before emergency services arrived. Millroy sustained multiple injuries including broken bones and a collapsed lung, requiring extensive medical treatment. His wife highlighted the critical role Hartog played in saving his life, calling him a 'real life superhero.' Both drivers have shared their experiences publicly, emphasizing the supportive nature of the racing community.

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Brit racing driver's wife 'can't believe he is alive' as she hails his 'superhero' rival for saving his life by dragging him from fireball crash - before hours of surgery on broken bones and collapsed lung

A British racing driver, Ollie Millroy, survived a severe crash during a China GT event in Shanghai where his Ferrari caught fire. His wife, Fern, expressed disbelief at his survival and praised his rival, Dutch driver Loek Hartog, for rescuing him from the burning car. Hartog, who sacrificed his chance to win the race, helped extract Millroy from the wreckage before emergency services arrived. Millroy sustained multiple injuries including broken bones and a collapsed lung, requiring extensive medical treatment. His wife highlighted the critical role Hartog played in saving his life, calling him a 'real life superhero.' Both drivers have shared their experiences publicly, emphasizing the supportive nature of the racing community.

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