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Sadly there has been double fatality after a crash on the Cygnet stage of TARGA Tasmania.
A 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (Car 902) hit a tree 6.2 kilometres into the stage at approximately 11:45 this morning.
Medical and emergency teams were immediately dispatched to attend the scene of the accident but were unable to revive both the driver Leigh Mundy, and co-driver Dennis Neagle, who died at the scene.
The stages were downgraded at 12:17 to touring only and competitors returned to the finish at PW1 in Hobart.
Targa Australia CEO, Mark Perry, said:
“This has been a devastating few days for the Targa family.
Today our thoughts and deepest condolences go to Leigh and Dennis’ family and friends.
Both loved Targa and we knew them so well, which makes their passing so difficult for everyone in our community.
They will be sorely missed by us all.”
As this is now a coronial matter, there will be no further statement from Targa Australia.
Statement from Mark Perry, Targa Australia CEO.
“This has been a devastating few days for the Targa family.
We feel greatly for the family and friends who have lost those so precious to them.”
A further statement will be made once the next of kin process has been completed by the Police
Targa Australia can confirm that there has been double fatality after a crash on the Cygnet stage of TARGA Tasmania at around 11:45am.
The stages were downgraded at 12:17pm to touring only and competitors returned to the finish at PW1 in Hobart.
Next of kin are still to be advised. Further details will be provided when available.
TARGA Tasmania confirms there has been a serious accident on the Cygnet Stage and Police have closed the road and are in attendance at the scene.
Further details will be released as available.
Schedule is running about 30 minutes behind as at 11:48am.
The field is well into TS 33 (14.94km).
Dutton Garage Early Modern 4 guns Trevor Macleod and Steve Glenney have scorched across the opening two stages today to set the pace in their 2009 Nissan GT-R.
The Early Modern 4 entry of James Stewart/Tony Hambly (2000 Subaru WRX STi) has withdrawn.
Darryl Marshall/Peter Marshall (2002 Ford Pursuit Ute) has completed 32 stages and has accumulated an amazingly low 15 penalty points.