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Woman killed by car in Dakar Rally

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January 4, 2010 | 12:00am

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – A woman watching the Dakar Rally was killed when a vehicle taking part in the race veered off the course and hit her during the opening stage on Saturday.

The 4x4 was driven by Mirco Schultis and partner Ulrich Leardi.

Norberto Brusa, a spokesman for Rio Cuarto Hospital, said the woman died from injuries suffered in the crash. She was identified as Natalia Sonia Gallardo, aged 28. Brusa said four other people were injured, but the extend of the injuries were not immediately available.

The opening stage was between Colon and Cordoba, northwest of the Argentina capital Buenos Aires. (AP)

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BUENOS AIRES

COLON AND CORDOBA

DAKAR RALLY

MIRCO SCHULTIS

NATALIA SONIA GALLARDO

NORBERTO BRUSA

RIO CUARTO HOSPITAL

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