According to initial information gathered, the accident occurred around 10 am near the town of Włosty, near Gołdap, in the Warmian-Masuria region. The accident area is a hill on a particularly treacherous stretch of dirt road.
On 25 June 2024, the rally world was shaken by the news of a serious accident involving Sébastien Ogier, eight-time world champion. The French driver was reconnoitering one of the special stages (SPs) of the Polish Rally, part of the WRC world rally championship, when his Toyota GR Yaris collided head-on with another car. Despite the severity of the accident, Ogier’s condition is not considered life-threatening.
According to initial information gathered, the accident occurred around 10 am near the town of Włosty, near Gołdap, in the Warmian-Masuria region. The accident area is a hill on a particularly treacherous stretch of dirt road.
Driving the Toyota was Sébastien Ogier, accompanied by his co-driver Vincent Landais. The other car involved in the accident was driven by a woman, with a passenger on board.
Authorities confirmed a toll of three injured in the accident. Two air ambulances promptly intervened on the scene: one transported Ogier and the other the woman driving the other car. The remaining two people involved were taken to hospital by ambulance. Spine and chest injuries are suspected for some of the injured.
Toyota Gazoo Racing released an official statement: “Sebastien and Vincent had a road accident while carrying out a reconnaissance before the Rally Poland. They were transported to hospital, where they will undergo tests. We will provide further information on this in due course.”
Currently, the exact causes of the clash are not yet clear. Investigations are underway to determine the precise dynamics of the accident. As further information becomes available, this article will be updated to provide all the necessary news for fans and rally enthusiasts around the world.
Sébastien Ogier’s accident has raised many concerns in the world of rallying, once again underlining the risks associated with this high-speed sport. We wish all those injured a speedy recovery and look forward to reassuring news on the state of health of Ogier and the others involved.
