GT Driver Loek Hartog Reflects on Rescuing Ollie Millroy From Burning Crash

Dutch GT motor racing driver Loek Hartog has reflected on his rescue of fellow driver Ollie Millroy from a burning Ferrari following a crash at the China GT in Shanghai. Hartog pulled Millroy from the wreck after ripping off the doors and using a fire extinguisher. Millroy sustained multiple injuries, including six broken ribs, a damaged lung, a splintered collarbone, a broken hand, and a fractured C6 neck vertebra.

The Incident and Rescue

The crash occurred when Millroy’s car was hit by another vehicle involved in a separate collision. Hartog, who was driving behind, saw the flames and stopped to intervene. After removing the doors and obtaining a fire extinguisher from a marshal, Hartog pulled Millroy from the burning vehicle. It took over a minute to extract him. Medical assistance and marshals faced criticism over response times, with Millroy's Ferrari teammate Betty Chen publicly condemning the inadequate emergency response.

Recovery and Safety Advocacy

Millroy has been recovering at home in Dubai, dealing with severe pain after stopping strong painkillers. Meanwhile, Hartog and Millroy have formed a close friendship and are advocating for improved safety measures in motorsport, pointing out that response times and emergency protocols need review.

• Injuries: Millroy suffered broken ribs, a collapsed/damaged lung, and neck fractures.
• Safety Concerns: Critics highlighted delays in marshal and medical response times at the Shanghai circuit.
• Future Plans: Both drivers aim to use their experience to push for better safety standards across international racing.

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