A serious crash during the 34th European Hill Race in Eschdorf on Sunday morning brought one of Luxembourg’s most popular motorsport events to a halt.

Shortly after 10:00, a driver lost control of their vehicle on the N12 towards Heiderscheidergrund during the first heat of the hill climb.

The racing car crashed into a safety barrier, injuring several people. According to police, the driver and two race marshals were hurt, with one marshal sustaining serious injuries.

Emergency services, including two Air Rescue helicopters, a SAMU unit, and three ambulances, were dispatched to the scene to treat the injured.

The seriously injured marshal was airlifted to hospital after receiving initial treatment at the scene. The driver was transported to hospital by ambulance, while the second marshal is believed to have suffered only minor injuries.

Race definitively called off

Authorities confirmed that the race has been definitively cancelled following the incident. “As a safety measure, race officials have decided to cancel the race and close the circuit,” police said in a statement.

Psychological support is being provided on site for those affected and for witnesses.

The exact cause of the crash remains unknown. The vehicle has been impounded, and an investigation is ongoing.

(This article has been first published by Virgule. AI translated, with editing by Lucrezia Reale.)