An FIA accredited photographer was injured this morning during the shakedown for Rally Swedeꦬn.

The incident happened 38 minutes in, near the enꦏd of the 4.30 km Rada test, when Ford privateer Michal Solowow went off the road in his Fiesta RS WRC car and hit said member of the 🍌media.

Or♎ganisers have since confirmed that the ph💎otographer suffered no serious injuries, although he has been taken to hospital in Karlstad for observation and checks.

The shakedown was halted f𒆙or around 40-50 ♈minutes as a result.

The full statement from the organisers read:

"At 08.38 [hours - local time] Polish competitor Michal Solowow (start #18) went off road shortly before the finish of the stage and hit an accredited photographer. The organisers rescue vehicle and an ambulance was 𓆉on scene at 08.53 [hours - local time] and could establi🌃sh that the man was conscious and had no serious injuries.

"The 🥀photographer was taken to the hospital in Karlstad fo💟r observation and further examination.

"Our initial assessment of the situation is that all safety proܫcedures and routines have worked as planned.

"We will continue to monitor the situation."