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04/05/2007
Two Britons quizzed over Gumball crash death
The Gumball 3000 car rally in Macedonia has been abandoned following a crash involving two Britons which killed a 67-year-old local man.
The Foreign Office has confirmed that local authorities are questioning Nicholas Morely and Matthew McConville following a collision involving a car driven by the deceased Vladimir Cepulyoski.
A magistrate will decide if the two men will be held in custody.
The two were reported to have been located in a vehicle at the Albanian border. Having waited at the scene until an ambulance arrived.
It is understood that the two Britons were asked to give statements when it emerged that the man had later died from a suspected heart attack.
The Gumball 3000 is a non-competitive event that attracts the rich and famous, who drive through Europe enjoying lavish parties as part of the event's ethos.
However, organisers called off the event as a mark of respect following the fatality.
In a statement event organiser Maximillion Cooper said: "As a sign of respect we have decided that this year's Gumball 3000 Rally will not travel any further and will end in Bratislava this evening, May 3rd 2007.
"As the organisers of the rally we feel that it should be stopped as a mark of respect to Vladimir Cepulyoski who died today after an accident involving one the participating drivers.
"We are very saddened by what has happened and feel that it would be wrong to continue. On behalf of Gumball 3000, we once again extend our deepest sympathies to his family and we are doing everything we can for them.
"This is the first time anything like this has happened in nine years of travelling through over 40 countries with 1000's of drivers and it is with deep regret that I make this announcement."
(SP/JM)
The Foreign Office has confirmed that local authorities are questioning Nicholas Morely and Matthew McConville following a collision involving a car driven by the deceased Vladimir Cepulyoski.
A magistrate will decide if the two men will be held in custody.
The two were reported to have been located in a vehicle at the Albanian border. Having waited at the scene until an ambulance arrived.
It is understood that the two Britons were asked to give statements when it emerged that the man had later died from a suspected heart attack.
The Gumball 3000 is a non-competitive event that attracts the rich and famous, who drive through Europe enjoying lavish parties as part of the event's ethos.
However, organisers called off the event as a mark of respect following the fatality.
In a statement event organiser Maximillion Cooper said: "As a sign of respect we have decided that this year's Gumball 3000 Rally will not travel any further and will end in Bratislava this evening, May 3rd 2007.
"As the organisers of the rally we feel that it should be stopped as a mark of respect to Vladimir Cepulyoski who died today after an accident involving one the participating drivers.
"We are very saddened by what has happened and feel that it would be wrong to continue. On behalf of Gumball 3000, we once again extend our deepest sympathies to his family and we are doing everything we can for them.
"This is the first time anything like this has happened in nine years of travelling through over 40 countries with 1000's of drivers and it is with deep regret that I make this announcement."
(SP/JM)
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