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Crash Collection (#8)

"Dramatic Rail Accident at Gare Montparnasse, France: A heart-stopping moment frozen in time as a speeding locomotive crashes through the station's barriers

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship, Rd12, Belgian Grand Prix, Preparations, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

Formula One World Championship, Rd12, Belgian Grand Prix, Preparations, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Lotus E20 is launched over the top of Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari F2012, at the start of the race

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula 1 2021: Italian GP

Formula 1 2021: Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: Sir Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12 and Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B collide at the first chicane during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale

Background imageCrash Collection: 1967 Monaco Grand Prix

1967 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 4th - 7th May 1967. Chris Amon (Ferrari 312), 3rd position, passes the wreckage of team-mate Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 312), who suffered fatal injuries

Background imageCrash Collection: 1997 German Grand Prix

1997 German Grand Prix. Hockenheim, Germany. 25-27 July 1997. Johnny Herbert's car is hoisted out of the gravel after a collision with Pedro Diniz on lap 8. Ref-97 GER 09

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Australian Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren MP4-31 crashes at Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Race, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Sunday 20 March 2016. BEST IMAGE

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MotoGP 2023: German GP
SACHSENRING, GERMANY - JUNE 16: Takaaki Nakagami, Team LCR Honda during the German GP at Sachsenring on Friday June 16, 2023 in Hohenstein Ernstthal, Germany. (Photo by Gold and Goose / LAT Images)

Background imageCrash Collection: 2019 Anthoine Hubert memorial

2019 Anthoine Hubert memorial
SEPTEMBER 01: Mia Sharizman Renault Sport Academy Director, shows his emotion whilst shaking hands with Nyck De Vries (NLD, ART GRAND PRIX), with Louis Deletraz (CHE, CARLIN), Jack Aitken

Background imageCrash Collection: MotoGP 2023: German GP

MotoGP 2023: German GP
SACHSENRING, GERMANY - JUNE 16: Takaaki Nakagami, Team LCR Honda during the German GP at Sachsenring on Friday June 16, 2023 in Hohenstein Ernstthal, Germany. (Photo by Gold and Goose / LAT Images)

Background imageCrash Collection: Winter Mood

Winter Mood
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageCrash Collection: Implosion I

Implosion I
Tal Paz-Fridman

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Implosion II
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageCrash Collection: Moto2 2023: Buddh

Moto2 2023: Buddh
BUDDH INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, INDIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Zonta van den Goorbergh, RW Racing GP crash at Buddh International Circuit on Saturday September 23, 2023, India

Background imageCrash Collection: 2019 Donington Park

2019 Donington Park
DONINGTON PARK, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 07: Tom Sykes, BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team during the Donington Park at Donington Park on July 07, 2019 in Donington Park, United Kingdom

Background imageCrash Collection: 2018 Le Mans

2018 Le Mans
LE MANS CIRCUIT BUGATTI, FRANCE - MAY 18: Sam Lowes, Swiss Innovative Investors during the Le Mans at Le Mans Circuit Bugatti on May 18, 2018 in Le Mans Circuit Bugatti, France

Background imageCrash Collection: 2018 Le Mans

2018 Le Mans
LE MANS CIRCUIT BUGATTI, FRANCE - MAY 18: Sam Lowes, Swiss Innovative Investors during the Le Mans at Le Mans Circuit Bugatti on May 18, 2018 in Le Mans Circuit Bugatti, France

Background imageCrash Collection: 2020 Belgian GP

2020 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 30: George Russell, Williams FW43 and Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo Racing C39, both start to exit their cars after a collision on track during the Belgian GP at

Background imageCrash Collection: 2020 Italian GP

2020 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 06: Marshal's piece together broken barrier after Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF1000 collided with it during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza

Background imageCrash Collection: 2019 Hong Kong E-prix

2019 Hong Kong E-prix
HONG KONG STREET CIRCUIT, HONG KONG - MARCH 10: Alexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.18 crashes into the barrier, collecting Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA), DS TECHEETAH

Background imageCrash Collection: 2001 German GP

2001 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - JULY 29: Luciano Burti, Prost AP04 Acer, rolling spectacularly at the start during the German GP at Hockenheimring on July 29, 2001 in Hockenheimring, Germany

Background imageCrash Collection: Miss Piggy's Dream

Miss Piggy's Dream
Junbo Liang

Background imageCrash Collection: 1982 Belgian GP

1982 Belgian GP
ZOLDER, BELGIUM - MAY 08: The wreckage of Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari 126C2 is hoisted onto a recovery vehicle following his fatal accident during the Belgian GP at Zolder on May 08

Background imageCrash Collection: 1973 Belgian Grand Prix

1973 Belgian Grand Prix. Zolder, Belgium. 18-20th May 1973. Ronnie Peterson steps away from his Lotus 72E Ford entangled in the catch fencing as Chris Amon, Tecno PA123B

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Karl Wendlinger (AUT) Sauber F1 team after his serious accident in Thursday practice Monaco GP, 15 May 1994

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Karl Wendlinger (AUT) Sauber F1 team after his serious accident in Thursday practice Monaco GP, 15 May 1994

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Philippe Alliot (FRA) rolls his Larrousse Lola LC88 Ford. Mexican Grand Prix, Rd4, Mexico City, Mexico. 29th May 1988

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Jacky Ickx (BEL) is stretchered into the waiting ambulance after he suffered a broken ankle and minor burns when his Ensign N176 crashed heavily on lap 15 and caught fire

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan

Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan, Friday 3 October 2014
The car of Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB10 is recovered after crashing in FP2. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan, Friday 3 October 2014

Background imageCrash Collection: Australian Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren MP4-31 crashes at Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Race, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Sunday 20 March 2016. BEST IMAGE

Background imageCrash Collection: De Groof's flying machine

De Groof's flying machine
5311807 De Groof's flying machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting De Groof's flying machine which rose from the Cremorne Gardens, London, attached to a balloon)

Background imageCrash Collection: 2019 Bahrain April testing

2019 Bahrain April testing
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - APRIL 02: Damage to Lance Stroll, Racing Point RP19 during the Bahrain April testing at Bahrain International Circuit on April 02

Background imageCrash Collection: Arch of London Bridge as it appeared in the Great Frost of 1814

Arch of London Bridge as it appeared in the Great Frost of 1814. Two watermen whose boat has crashed into a groin are
FLO5000499 Arch of London Bridge as it appeared in the Great Frost of 1814. Two watermen whose boat has crashed into a groin are pulled to safety by rope

Background imageCrash Collection: In a London fog (engraving)

In a London fog (engraving)
8631251 In a London fog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse omnibus accident during a London fog. Illustration from Black and White)

Background imageCrash Collection: Zeppelin shot down over Potter's Bar, Hertfordshire, 1916 (b/w photo)

Zeppelin shot down over Potter's Bar, Hertfordshire, 1916 (b/w photo)
8626504 Zeppelin shot down over Potter's Bar, Hertfordshire, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrash Collection: Crash of Nadar's balloon Le Geant, 1863 (engraving)

Crash of Nadar's balloon Le Geant, 1863 (engraving)
8672673 Crash of Nadar's balloon Le Geant, 1863 (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crash of French aeronaut Nadar's balloon Le Geant, 1863)

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula 1 2022: British GP

Formula 1 2022: British GP
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 03: Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB18, leads Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, Sir Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W13, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1-75, Sergio Perez

Background imageCrash Collection: 2018 Belgian GP

2018 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 26: Fernando Alonso, McLaren MCL33, crashes over Charles Leclerc, Alfa Romeo Sauber C37, after contact from Nico Hulkenberg, Renault Sport F1 Team R.S

Background imageCrash Collection: Moto3 2023: Le Mans

Moto3 2023: Le Mans
LE MANS CIRCUIT BUGATTI, FRANCE - MAY 12: Deniz Oncu, Red Bull KTM Ajo crash at Le Mans Circuit Bugatti on Friday May 12, 2023 in Sarthe, France. (Photo by Gold and Goose / LAT Images)

Background imageCrash Collection: The failure of the South Sea Company

The failure of the South Sea Company
3586525 The failure of the South Sea Company; (add.info.: Dutch satirical engraving on the failure of the South Sea Company, Mississippi Company, and bubble schemes of John Law and others)

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Marshals push to the side of the circuit the Ensign N176 of Jacky Ickx (BEL), which crashed heavily on lap 15 and caught fire. Ickx escaped relatively lightly with a broken ankle and minor burns

Background imageCrash Collection: The accidental crashing of Mrs Graham's balloon near Piccadilly

The accidental crashing of Mrs Graham's balloon near Piccadilly
3732776 The accidental crashing of Mrs Graham's balloon near Piccadilly; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the accidental crashing of Mrs Graham's balloon near Piccadilly)

Background imageCrash Collection: The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier

The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier
3732772 The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1756-1783)

Background imageCrash Collection: 1928 BARC Whitsun Meeting

1928 BARC Whitsun Meeting
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 28: The remains of P. H. Turnbull's Bugatti T37 during the BARC Whitsun Meeting at Brooklands on May 28, 1928 in Brooklands, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageCrash Collection: A steam-boat collision, 1850

A steam-boat collision, 1850
3478539 A steam-boat collision, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a steam-boat collision in Dover. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCrash Collection: Fashionable people watching a horse and trap breakdown in front of the gambling hell

Fashionable people watching a horse and trap breakdown in front of the gambling hell
FLO4618958 Fashionable people watching a horse and trap breakdown in front of the gambling hell. William Crockford stands at the door. Exterior of Fishmongers Hall, a Regular break down

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula 1 2022: Miami GP

Formula 1 2022: Miami GP
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AUTODROME, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MAY 05: Mick Schumacher, Haas F1 Team, poses with his new crash helmet design during the Miami GP at Miami International Autodrome

Background imageCrash Collection: A young boy, 'Louis, ' who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with

A young boy, "Louis, " who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with the four
2623685 A young boy, "Louis, " who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with the four element; (add.info.: French comic strip shows a young boy, "Louis)

Background imageCrash Collection: 2020 Belgian GP

2020 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 30: Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo Racing C39 collides with the barrier and his loose tyre hits the car of George Russell

Background imageCrash Collection: A woman and her baby after being shipwrecked, 1850

A woman and her baby after being shipwrecked, 1850
3331019 A woman and her baby after being shipwrecked, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a woman and her baby after being shipwrecked. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG




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"Dramatic Rail Accident at Gare Montparnasse, France: A heart-stopping moment frozen in time as a speeding locomotive crashes through the station's barriers, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake. The sheer force of this crash serves as a haunting reminder of the fragility of human engineering. " "Wall St Crash 1929: The day that shook the world's financial foundation, plunging economies into darkness and triggering a devastating global recession. As fortunes crumbled like sandcastles, millions were left grappling with the aftermath of this catastrophic market crash. " "A Typhoon makes a pancake landing on the edge of a rock-strewn shore near Torquay: Nature unleashes its fury as an unstoppable typhoon collides with land, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle. With waves crashing against jagged rocks, it is a humbling reminder of our vulnerability in the face of Mother Nature's power. " "The 1989 Japanese GP: Speeding around corners at breakneck speeds, adrenaline-fueled drivers push their limits until disaster strikes. In one heart-wrenching moment, metal meets concrete and dreams shatter amidst twisted wreckage – forever etching this race into motorsport history. " "UFO crashes at Aztec, New Mexico: Unidentified Flying Objects descend from unknown realms only to meet their untimely demise on Earth's soil. This mysterious crash leaves us questioning what lies beyond our understanding and fuels endless speculation about extraterrestrial life. " "The Right Spirit by William Heath Robinson: Imagination takes flight as whimsical contraptions defy logic and gravity itself. In this comical illustration depicting an airborne vehicle gone awry, we are reminded that even our wildest inventions can come crashing down when reality intervenes. " "UFO crash at Roswell, New Mexico: Conspiracy theories abound as an unidentified object plummets from above in Roswell's vast desert landscape.