how many people were hurt in the Nascar crash and were there any serious injuries?
The unofficial count of eight fans were injured when Carl Edwards spun into the safety fence past the tri-oval during Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. At this time, none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening. Two women was transferred to a local hospital via airlift due to the intense traffic after the race. She is believed to have sustained facial injuries and a broken jaw, according to Dr. Bobby Lewis, the medical director at Talladega Superspeedway. “After the incident that occurred on the last lap, we are treating approximately eight patients from injuries received from flying debris,” said Lewis. ” The injuries appear to minor and non life-threatening. One female patient is being transported by air, because of traffic, for further evaluation and treatment. “None of the injuries are dangerous or life-threatening. It’s mostly bumps and bruises with possible minor fractures.” Injuries to the other seven are believed to be cuts and scrapes, as well as som
