Rally of Great Britain : Rally Champion McRae killed in helicopter crash

Rally Champion McRae killed in helicopter crash

Colin McRae

Les Kolczak

16 September 2007, 1:41 pm

Former World and British Rally Champion Colin McRae, his five-year-old son and two other people were killed in a helicopter crash, police believe.

Strathclyde Police released the names of the four people they thought were on board the crashed aircraft on Saturday. Mr McRae, 39, his son Johnny, a friend of the youngster's and a family friend were all thought to be on board. Formal identification is expected in the next few days.

The organisers of Wales Rally GB extend their condolences to Colin’s family and many friends.

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