A sequence of events in the fatal Olympic luge accident

Nodar Kumaritashvili, 21, an Olympic luger from the former Soviet republic of Georgia, crashed his sled during a training run and died Friday. The fatal accident cast a somber shadow over the first day of the games.

Scroll through this photo gallery to see the sequence of events in the crash. WARNING: These photos contain strong content.
Nodar Kumaritashvili, 21, an Olympic luger from the former Soviet republic of Georgia, crashed his sled during a training run and died Friday. The fatal accident cast a somber shadow over the first day of the games. Scroll through this photo gallery to see the sequence of events in the crash. WARNING: These photos contain strong content.
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