Worker at F1 Canadian GP dies after crane accident

• A worker at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal died after the Canadian Grand Prix
• The 38-year-old man was run over by a crane removing a car from the track
• The man%2C who worked for the track for 10 years%2C died after being airlifted to the hospital

MONTREAL (AP) — A volunteer track worker at the Canadian Grand Prix died Sunday after being run over by a crane removing a car from the course at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after the checkered flag.

The man, who wasn't immediately identified, died after being taken by helicopter to a hospital.

Formula One spokesman Matteo Bonciani said the man dropped his radio after the recovery vehicle had lifted the car to return it to the pits. As he attempted to pick it up, he stumbled and was hit and run over, Bonciani said.

Race promoter Francois Dumontier said the man was about 38 years old and had worked at the track for 10 years.

"It's terrible," Dumontier said. "It tarnishes the superb weekend that we had. I am devastated to learn this. I don't have any other words."