Young Galician co-driver Barbara Gomez died at the age of 29 this Saturday in an accident while participating in the II Rally Valle de Laciana in Villablino, León.

The Laciana Motor team said in a statement that the event took place on the third stage after the Leitariegos section.

The pilot, Celestino Iglesias, nicknamed “Tini”, was evacuated by medical services and “is not in danger.” The team wished him a speedy recovery and expressed regret over what had happened.

Given these facts, the circuit was suspended with the neutralization of the disputed section and the cancellation of the five remaining special stages.