The body of French pilot Pierre Levegh l

The body of French pilot Pierre Levegh lies dead after his Mercedes Benz 300 SLR hit the stands and exploded, on June 11, 1955 during the 23th edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans race, killing 82 persons, in which French pilot Pierre Levegh, and injuring 77 others. In terms of human toll, it is the most catastrophic accident in motorsports history. Mike Hawthorn and his teammate Ivro Bueb won the race. (Photo credit should read -/AFP via Getty Images)
The body of French pilot Pierre Levegh lies dead after his Mercedes Benz 300 SLR hit the stands and exploded, on June 11, 1955 during the 23th edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans race, killing 82 persons, in which French pilot Pierre Levegh, and injuring 77 others. In terms of human toll, it is the most catastrophic accident in motorsports history. Mike Hawthorn and his teammate Ivro Bueb won the race. (Photo credit should read -/AFP via Getty Images)
The body of French pilot Pierre Levegh l
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