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TV cameraman hospitalised after violent hit by stray wheel

In a bizarre incident at the German Grand Prix on Sunday, a television cameraman was struck by a loose wheel, which flew through the air in the pit lane, resulting in the personnel to be hospitalised. On lap nine of the race at the Nurburgring, Mark Webber pitted for a fresh set of tyres but left the box early with his rear-right tyre not completely fitted. As the Australian got into the pit lane, the wheel came off and headed towards the Lotus mechanics, who jumped out of its way. The wheel continued and hit the FOM cameraman on the left hand side. He had his back turned as he was filming a Lotus which was about to exit the pits. Identified as Paul Allen, the Briton was flat on the ground...
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