Driver killed in Australian motorsport tragedy at Calder Park

Emergency services were called to the racetrack but the competitor tragically died at the scene.

Harrison Reid
7NEWS Sport
A driver tragically died at the scene.
A driver tragically died at the scene. Credit: 7NEWS

A driver in the MSCA Super Sprint Championship has tragically died.

Police were called to Calder Park in Melbourne on Sunday where a competitor had crashed into a pole during Round 5 of the grassroots motorsport series.

“Police responded to a fatal single vehicle crash in Calder Park today,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.

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“Emergency services were called to reports of a car crashing into a pole at a racetrack on the Calder Freeway about 10.05am.

“The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who is yet to be formally identified, sadly died at the scene.

“Police will prepare a report for the coroner. 

“WorkSafe has been notified.”

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