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Portuguese Rider Jorge Brandao Dies After Crash in Rally of Morocco Final Stage

Organizers confirmed he was pronounced dead at 13:55 local time after a helicopter evacuation to the Hospital of Erfoud.

Overview

  • Brandao crashed in the dunes at kilometer 214 during the fifth and final timed stage, a 216-kilometre loop around Erfoud.
  • Medical staff reached him by helicopter and transferred him to the Hospital of Erfoud, where he died, according to the event’s statement.
  • The Rally of Morocco organizers issued condolences to his family and loved ones.
  • The 46-year-old Portuguese competitor was an enduro veteran racing with the Old Friends Rally team.
  • He previously took part in the Dakar Rally as a navigator for Carlos Vento and was contesting the Morocco event for the second time.