The driver Julio César Castrillo and his co-driver, Francisco Javier Álvarez, have died in an accident during the dispute of the penultimate stage of the day Rally Villa de Tineo. The organization of the competition has decided to suspend the test and has called a minute of silence in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in honor of the injured.

For his part, the president of the Principality, the socialist Adrián Barbón, has shown his sadness at the news on his social networks and has indicated that he has already contacted the mayor of Tineo, José Ramón Feito, to inquire about what happened .

“My deepest condolences to their families and friends. Terrible news, a tragedy. From the bottom of my heart, all my love and support for their families and for the people who knew and loved them,” the president indicated in a note in his social networks.

On the other hand, the Automobile Federation of the Principality wanted to show its “immense support” to the relatives and friends of the two pilots who died after the fatal accident that occurred in the 42 Villa de Tineo Rally.