Tragic death of rally driver Craig Breen.

Irish rally driver Craig Breen died in a pre-event test in Croatia.

The accident occurred while Breen was preparing for the world championship.

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The incident involved Breen's car colliding with a pole.

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Breen's co-driver James Fulton was unharmed in the accident.

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Hyundai Motorsport expressed their condolences to Breen's family and fans.

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Breen previously competed in the world championship, coming second in six rallies.

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Motorsport Ireland and the WRC community expressed their shock and condolences.

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New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon paid tribute to Breen on Twitter.

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Breen was a "world-class driver and person," according to Motorsport Ireland's president.

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Breen's passing is a great loss to the sport.

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