Early Reports in Error, Bridgestone Employee Injured

(Akron/Tire Review) Early reports about a fatal helicopter crash after last weekend’s Formula 1 race in France were apparently in error as the Bridgestone Corp. employee riding in the aircraft reportedly survived the crash. Three passengers did die in the helicopter crash, which occurred Saturday evening near the Magny Cours circuit. The Bridgestone employee was among two passengers who were injured.

In a statement issued by Bridgestone, which apparently also thought its employee had perished, said: “The Bridgestone employee and a relative survived the crash. Bridgestone wishes to express its sadness and concern at this difficult time.”