FORT WAYNE, Ind.— Two paramedics were hurt by an out-of-control midget race car that struck a fence they were standing behind.
The incident happened during a preliminary race of the “Rumble in Fort Wayne” series Sunday, reported WANE.
“The accident occurred during a preliminary heat race when an oncoming car flipped over the tires of a spinning car,” said race organizer Larry Boos. “The flipping car did go into the retaining fence near the area the paramedics were sitting. The catch fence and cables did the job of returning the car to the racing surface, but did appear to make contact with the paramedics resulting in their injuries.”
One paramedic remains hospitalized with unknown injuries. A family member of the second paramedic – who was released from the hospital midweek, said he suffered several broken ribs and internal injuries.
“The entire racing community joins the Rumble staff enriching the injured parties a quick recovery,” Boos said.