Horrifying video shows a racing car barrel-rolling several times into a crowd of terrified fans at a race in Argentina, killing a 25-year-old spectator.
A Volkswagen Polo R5 clipped a dirt mound during Sunday’s event in Mina Clavero, sending it flying toward fans standing on rocks watching the race.
A woman was seen desperately pulling a small girl in a blue top out of the way of the car, which hurtled by, shedding debris in the crash.
Dramatic footage shows a rally car barrel-rolling towards fans at a race in Argentina. Jam Press
Fans ducked for cover to avoid being hit by the car. Jam PressThe car rolled a total of six times before coming to a stop, Motorsport reported.
Spectator Brahian Zarate Gonzalez, 25, died of his injuries at a hospital, while a woman, 40, was left with a broken ankle and a young girl suffered bruising. One image showed the woman screaming in pain while being treated at the scene.
Driver Didier Arias and co-driver Hector Nunez avoided serious injury following the accident during the second round of the Rally Sudamericano Mina Clavero event.
The car came to a complete stop after rolling over six times. Jam PressInternational Automobile Federation bosses expressed their “deepest sympathies and sincere condolences” to the victims.
With Post wires.
