Twelve hurt as Australia race car sprays flames into crowd

One person was in a critical condition yesterday and 11 others were battling serious injuries after a car at a drag racing event in Australia sprayed burning fuel over the shocked crowd, reports AFP from Sydney.

The incident happened at the Red Centre NATS event in Alice Springs on Sunday, with footage taken by spectators showing fuel igniting and flames being thrown over fans from a car skidding in circles.

“Twelve patients are currently being treated at Alice Springs Hospital. One patient is in a critical condition and the remaining 11 are in a serious but stable condition,” organisers said in a statement.

“This is a distressing situation, however all patients are receiving the care they need.”

Witness Chris Dess described “a massive fireball” coming from the back of the car.

Twelve hurt as Australia race car sprays flames into crowd

One person was in a critical condition yesterday and 11 others were battling serious injuries after a car at a drag racing event in Australia sprayed burning fuel over the shocked crowd, reports AFP from Sydney. The incident happened at the Red Centre NATS event in Alice Springs on Sunday, with footage taken by spectators showing fuel igniting and flames being thrown over fans from a car skidding in circles. Twelve patients are currently being treated at Alice Springs Hospital. One patient is in a critical condition and the remaining 11 are in a serious but stable condition, organisers said in a statement. This is a distressing situation, however all patients are receiving the care they need. Witness Chris Dess described a massive fireball coming from the back of the car.