Two dead in second fatal Targa Tasmania crash

Two dead in second fatal Targa Tasmania crash

One other two racers have died in a crash on the Targa Tasmania occasion, after a earlier deadly crash yesterday morning.

In the present day's crash concerned a 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS which hit a tree on Wattle Grove Street, Cygnet, about 6.2 kilometres into the stage at roughly 11:45am. 

Regardless of efforts of medical and emergency employees, Targa Australia confirmed the driving force Leigh Mundy, 68, from Hobart, and co-driver Dennis Neagle, 59, from Withcott, Queensland, died on the scene.

One other two racers have died in a crash on the Targa Tasmania occasion, after a earlier deadly crash yesterday morning. (Provided)

The accident comes lower than 24 hours after NSW racer Shane Navin died when his 1979 Mazda RX-7 rolled on the Lyell Freeway close to Double Barrel Creek about 35 kilometres into the race.

Mr Navin's co-driver Glenn Evans was not injured in yesterday's crash.

"This has been a devastating few days for the Targa household," Targa Australia CEO, Mark Perry stated.

"In the present day our ideas and deepest condolences go to Leigh and Dennis' household and pals.

"Each beloved Targa and we knew them so nicely, which makes their passing so troublesome for everybody in our group.

"They are going to be sorely missed by us all."

Driver Shane Navin was killed when his automotive rolled yesterday. (Provided)

That is the third demise in 24 hours and fifth in 29 years for the Targa Australia occasion (Provided)

At present was the ultimate day of the Targa Tasmania race.

Targa Australia stated after as we speak's accident, the levels have been downgraded "to touring solely and rivals returned to the end at PW1 in Hobart".

The subsequent of kin have been notified of immediately's tragic occasions.

A report will now be made by the coroner.

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