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Death of a seventh competitor prompts debate over safety of Southern 80 Murray River race

Summary by Ground News
Victorian man Luke Wentworth was competing in the race when he suffered critical injuries in an accident, and died at the scene. The annual event takes place on the Murray River between Torrumbarry and Echuca, where competitors race at speeds between 80 and 100kph. Mr Wentworth is the seventh person to have died while taking part in the Southern 80 since 1987.

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Authorities, spectators defend safety of Murray River Southern 80 water ski race following seventh fatality

Victorian water skier Luke Wentworth died from injuries suffered after he fell during the Southern 80 ski race on Sunday. Some are now calling for the race to be cancelled amid a growing death toll.

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