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Crash Collection (#9)

"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: 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

Background imageCrash Collection: Vintage 2023: Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Vintage 2023: Goodwood Festival Of Speed
GOODWOOD HOUSE & ESTATE, WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 16: Jesus Gijon, McLaren F1 GTR BMW from 1996, accident during the Goodwood Festival Of Speed at Goodwood House & Estate

Background imageCrash Collection: The great financial crisis of 1931, clerks rushing out of the bank after the fall of the bank rate

The great financial crisis of 1931, clerks rushing out of the bank after the fall of the bank rate to tell the brokers
3058473 The great financial crisis of 1931, clerks rushing out of the bank after the fall of the bank rate to tell the brokers on the Stock Exchange

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2020 Santiago E-prix
PARQUE O'HIGGINS CIRCUIT, CHILE - JANUARY 17: Antonio Felix da Costa (PRT), DS Techeetah, applies a Ciao Speedy sticker to his car in memory of motorcyclist Paulo Goncalves

Background imageCrash Collection: A wrecked aeroplane near Albert, illustration from The Western Front, pub

A wrecked aeroplane near Albert, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400439 A wrecked aeroplane near Albert, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageCrash Collection: 1996 British Grand Prix

1996 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 12-14 July 1996. Damon Hill (Williams FW18 Renault) went off into the gravel at Copse when his wheel nut became loose. Ref-96 GB 03

Background imageCrash Collection: 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours. Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France. Thursday 12 June 2014

2014 Le Mans 24 Hours. Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France. Thursday 12 June 2014. Michel Frey/Franck Mailleux/Jon Lancaster, Race Performance, No.34 Oreca 03 Judd

Background imageCrash Collection: Motor Racing, Freddie Dixon (b/w photo)

Motor Racing, Freddie Dixon (b/w photo)
8672316 Motor Racing, Freddie Dixon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motor Racing, Freddie Dixon)

Background imageCrash Collection: The run on the Bank (engraving)

The run on the Bank (engraving)
8647824 The run on the Bank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The run on the Bank)

Background imageCrash Collection: The Great Tram v Motor Bus Question (litho)

The Great Tram v Motor Bus Question (litho)
8655418 The Great Tram v Motor Bus Question (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Tram v Motor Bus Question, 1912)

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General Testing
Alex Lloyd (GBR) ADR spins after collecting Chris Holmes (GBR) who was having his first Formula Ford test. General Testing, Silverstone, England, 20 February 2004

Background imageCrash Collection: 2005 FIA World Rally Championship

2005 FIA World Rally Championship
The Citroen Xsara WRC of Francois Duval (BEL) is consumed by fire after his crash on Stage 11. FIA World Rally Championship, Rd6, Cyprus Rally, Limassol, Cyprus, Day two, 14 May 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Practice Day, Montreal, Canada

Formula One World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Practice Day, Montreal, Canada, Friday 10 June 2011
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing RB7 crashes at the final corner in the first practice session. Formula One World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Practice Day, Montreal, Canada

Background imageCrash Collection: An engraving depicting a whale tossing a boat, 19th century

An engraving depicting a whale tossing a boat, 19th century
5311025 An engraving depicting a whale tossing a boat, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1836); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCrash Collection: MotoGP 2023: San Marino GP

MotoGP 2023: San Marino GP
MISANO WORLD CIRCUIT MARCO SIMONCELLI, SAN MARINO - SEPTEMBER 08: Aleix Espargaro, Aprilia Racing Team crash during the San Marino GP at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli on Friday September 08

Background imageCrash Collection: The fisherman II

The fisherman II
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageCrash Collection: The fisherman I

The fisherman I
Tal Paz-Fridman

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
Kamui Kobayashi (JPN) Caterham CT05, climbs from his car after he crashed at the beginning of the second practice session

Background imageCrash Collection: 1970 Spanish GP

1970 Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DEL JARAMA, SPAIN - APRIL 19: Bruce McLaren, McLaren M14A Ford, drives between the burning BRM P153 of Jackie Oliver

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The accidental crashing of Mrs Graham's balloon near Piccadilly
3732764 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: F1, Formula 1, Formula One, Gp, Grand Prix, Crash, Start, Priority”

F1, Formula 1, Formula One, Gp, Grand Prix, Crash, Start, Priority”
Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia. Sunday 01 May 2016. Daniil Kvyat, Red Bull Racing RB12 TAG Heuer, hits Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF16-H at the start

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The Lotus 77 of Gunnar Nilsson (SWE) is removed from the circuit and onto a truck in the pit lane after he crashed out on lap 3 of his home GP

Background imageCrash Collection: 'But remember, the more business improves now, the further it will have to fall when the next

"But remember, the more business improves now, the further it will have to fall when the next crash comes"
8630568 "But remember, the more business improves now, the further it will have to fall when the next crash comes" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Formula 1 Formula One F1 Gp Crash
Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan. Friday 3 October 2014. The mangled remains of the car of Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB10 Renault. World Copyright: Alastair Staley/LAT Photographic

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Formula 1 Formula One F1 Gp Action Crash Ts-live
Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan. Friday 03 October 2014. The crashed car of Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB10 Renault. World Copyright: Alastair Staley/LAT Photographic

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Formula 1 Formula One F1 Gp Crash
Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan. Friday 3 October 2014. The mangled remains of the car of Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB10 Renault. World Copyright: Alastair Staley/LAT Photographic

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Formula 1 Formula One F1 Gp Crash
Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan. Friday 3 October 2014. The mangled remains of the car of Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB10 Renault. World Copyright: Alastair Staley/LAT Photographic

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Formula 1 Formula One F1 Gp Crash
Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan. Friday 3 October 2014. The mangled remains of the car of Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB10 Renault. World Copyright: Alastair Staley/LAT Photographic

Background imageCrash Collection: MotoGP 2023: British GP

MotoGP 2023: British GP
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 04: Marco Bezzecchi, VR46 Racing Team, crash during the British GP at Silverstone Circuit on Friday August 04, 2023 in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Ralf Schumacher (GER) Williams BMW FW26 crashes at turn 13 and is attended to by the medical team. Formula One World Championship, Rd9, United States Grand Prix, Race Day, Indianapolis, USA

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula 1 2021: British GP

Formula 1 2021: British GP
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 18: Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B is helped from his car into an awaiting ambulance after his crash with Sir Lewis Hamilton

Background imageCrash Collection: 2019 Chinese GP

2019 Chinese GP
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, CHINA - APRIL 12: Aftermath of Alexander Albon, Toro Rosso STR14 crash in FP3 during the Chinese GP at Shanghai International Circuit on April 12

Background imageCrash Collection: The Birmingham mail coach stuck in snow near Aylesbury, 1830s

The Birmingham mail coach stuck in snow near Aylesbury, 1830s. The guard Banbury proceeding with the mail bags
5912960 The Birmingham mail coach stuck in snow near Aylesbury, 1830s. The guard Banbury proceeding with the mail bags on horseback

Background imageCrash Collection: Sabotage of railways Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France, Aug. 6, 1911 (print)

Sabotage of railways Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France, Aug. 6, 1911 (print)
5674886 Sabotage of railways Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France, Aug. 6, 1911 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Train)

Background imageCrash Collection: MotoGP 2021: Spanish GP

MotoGP 2021: Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DE JEREZ, SPAIN - MAY 02: Brad Binder, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing during the Spanish GP at Circuito de Jerez on Sunday May 02, 2021 in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Background imageCrash Collection: An engraving depicting John Money coming into grief with his balloon. John Money (1752-1817)

An engraving depicting John Money coming into grief with his balloon. John Money (1752-1817)
5311279 An engraving depicting John Money coming into grief with his balloon. John Money (1752-1817) an aeronaut and general in the British Army

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB10 crashed in FP2. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan, Friday 3 October 2014. BEST IMAGE

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

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

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

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

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB10 crashed in FP2. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan, Friday 3 October 2014

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

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

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB10 crashed in FP2. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan, Friday 3 October 2014

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 front wing of Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB10 is recovered by a marshal after crashing in FP2. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan

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: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
David Coulthard (GBR) Red Bull Racing RB4 crashes during qualifying. Formula One World Championship, Rd 6, Monaco Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Saturday 24 May 2008

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Christian Klien (AUT) Red Bull Racing RB2; Nico Rosberg (GER) Williams FW28 and Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 248 F1 crash at the start of the race

Background imageCrash Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Christian Klien (AUT) Red Bull Racing RB2 crashes out of the race. Formula One World Championship, Rd 3, Australian Grand Prix, Race, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE




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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.