Rally car veers off course and hits spectators at Greece's Dodoni Rally, one injured
A racing car left the road during the 29th Epirus Rally on Sunday and struck spectators, leaving at least one person injured. The rally was suspended while authorities investigate the cause.
The incident
A rally car competing in the 29th Epirus Rally, also referred to as the Dodoni Rally, veered off course on Sunday morning and hit spectators. The accident occurred on route segment 2, according to reports, with initial information attributing no known cause for the deviation. All Greek-language outlets cited the public broadcaster ERT as the source of their initial reports.
Casualties
One spectator was injured, described by one source as having a light injury. Unconfirmed reports mentioned a possible second injured spectator, a child, but that claim had not been verified as of the early Sunday coverage. No details were provided on the condition of the injured person beyond the description of a light injury.
Rally suspension
The rally was halted following the accident. No timeline was given for when competition might resume.
