Several spectators were injured Saturday night when a demolition derby vehicle broke through a safety barrier and entered the crowd at an event in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to police. Authorities said the crash happened during the competition and resulted in multiple people being hurt. Officials reported that none of the injuries were considered serious, but the event was immediately shut down following the incident.
Police said one of the derby cars lost control during the competition and struck a barrier separating the track from the spectator area. The vehicle then breached the barrier and went into a section of the crowd. Emergency responders were already on site for the event and quickly provided medical assistance to those who were struck or knocked down. Additional medical personnel responded to evaluate spectators at the scene.
@abcnews Several spectators were hurt in a crash at a demolition derby in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when of the cars broke through a safety barrier and went into the crowd. Police said there were no serious injuries, but the event was shut down after the incident.
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Authorities reported that several individuals were treated for injuries that were described as non-life-threatening. The exact number of injured spectators has not been publicly confirmed. Officers secured the area and halted the remainder of the demolition derby as investigators began reviewing what led to the barrier failure and how the car was able to enter the spectator area.
Police have not indicated that any criminal charges are expected in connection with the incident. Investigators are working to determine the sequence of events and whether safety measures functioned as intended at the time of the crash.
The demolition derby was officially canceled for the remainder of the night. Authorities said the investigation into the incident remains ongoing as officials continue to assess the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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