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Sports, 1st prize
Roger Williamson from Great Britain crashes at 209 km/h during a Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racing circuit.
Roger Williamson from Great Britain crashes at 209kmph during the Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racing circuit. His close friend David Purley cautions other drivers.
After the crash of Roger Williamson, fellow driver and close friend David Purley pleads for help.
After a crash at 209 km/h, the car burst into flames. The driver Roger Williamson from Great Britain was killed.
Roger Williamson (25) from Great Britain, dies in a crash at 209 km/h during the Grand Prix.
General News,2nd prize
Cornelis Mooij
29 July, 1973
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