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There was an accident at the start of the Volvo Ocean Race

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At the start of the ninth and last stage of the Volvo Ocean Race in Lorient , France,there was an accident. According to the race organizers, not far from the starting line a nonregatta trimaran and one of the VOR escorts with four people on board collided.

The most serious injury was sustained by a forty year old woman, who had to be evacuated by helicopter due to an injured leg and is now being treated in hospital. Also as a result of the accident two persons were stranded overboard.

We clarify that the accident occurred 45 minutes before the start of the last race, the participants of which went to Gothenburg. At the end of the stage the best team of the season will be determined. At the moment the crew is leading in the overall standings Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.

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