24th SIERRA DE CÁDIZ RALLY – SEMESUR MEDICAL SUPPORT OPERATION
The 24th Sierra de Cádiz Rally took place on Saturday, 18 September 2021, passing through the towns of Grazalema, El Bosque, Benaocaz, Ubrique, Olvera, El Gastor, and Zahara de la Sierra. This 24th edition covered a total distance of 356.09 kilometres, divided into eight special stages.
A total of 80 teams took part in the event:
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69 teams competed in the Speed Rally category.
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8 teams participated in the Regularity Sport category.
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11 teams competed in the Classic Regularity category.
Overall victory went to José Antonio Aznar, from Almería, together with his co-driver Iván Urea, from Jaén, driving a Porsche 997 GT3.
DRIVER SAFETY
Only one significant incident occurred during the rally, involving driver Fernando Cruz. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, although the accident forced him to retire from the competition.
SEMESUR's medical support operation consisted of two Mobile Intensive Care Units (Advanced Life Support ambulances), fully equipped to provide emergency care in life-threatening situations.
Throughout the event, our doctors and emergency medical technicians remained on standby to safeguard the health and safety of all competitors in the 24th Sierra de Cádiz Rally.
SPECTATOR SAFETY
Due to the geographical features of the area and the warm weather conditions, it is not uncommon for spectators to experience dehydration, heat exhaustion, or minor injuries.
For this reason, it is essential to follow these basic safety recommendations:
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Stay well hydrated at all times.
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Wear appropriate clothing and suitable footwear.
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Avoid standing on corners, bends, or other high-risk areas along the course.
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