Ollie Millroy praises Loek Hartog for heroic rescue after crash
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Ollie Millroy, a British racing driver, is recovering in a Chinese hospital after a harrowing crash at the China GT Championship race. Millroy's car was struck by two others, igniting a fire upon impact. Fellow driver Loek Hartog intervened, successfully rescuing Millroy from the burning vehicle after ensuring the fire was contained. Millroy expressed gratitude to Hartog, emphasizing the miraculous nature of his survival. They plan to meet soon as Hartog returns to China, allowing both to discuss the traumatic incident further.
- •Ollie Millroy suffered multiple injuries in a crash at the China GT Championship.
- •Loek Hartog rescued Millroy from a burning car during the event.
- •Millroy describes his survival as miraculous and credits Hartog's actions.
- •Hartog will reunite with Millroy in China this week.
- •Millroy intends to continue racing after his recovery.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — It's a miracle - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog
- 4:57 PMBBC Sport — 'It's a miracle' - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog
"British racing driver Ollie Millroy says it is a "miracle I'm alive" after fellow driver Loek Hartog "did everything right" when saving him from his blazing car.
"British racing driver Ollie Millroy says it a "miracle I'm alive" after fellow driver Loek Hartog "did everything right" when saving him from his blazing car.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:01 PMIt's a miracle - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog
British racing driver Ollie Millroy says it a "miracle I'm alive" after fellow driver Loek Hartog "did everything right" when saving him from his blazing car.
- BBC SportSep 16, 2026, 4:57 PM'It's a miracle' - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog
British racing driver Ollie Millroy says it is a "miracle I'm alive" after fellow driver Loek Hartog "did everything right" when saving him from his blazing car.
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