The Deadliest Day in Motorsport History | Le Mans 1955. A Disaster Documentary

This disaster documentary tells the true story of the deadliest day in motorsport history.
On June 11, 1955, a car going over 240 km/h flew into the crowd at Le Mans—killing 84 people and injuring more than 120. But how did it happen? And why wasn’t the race stopped? This is the story of the day speed turned to tragedy—and changed motorsport forever.

Welcome to Disasters Uncovered, where we explore the true stories behind some of history’s most devastating tragedies and the lessons they taught us. From massive natural disasters to catastrophic engineering failures, our disaster documentary channel takes a deep dive into the stories behind these events—examining the human impact, unravelling the causes, and highlighting how they shaped the world we live in today. Join us as we uncover the past to better understand—and perhaps prevent—future catastrophes.


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