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A ten-way car crash at the Florida speedway has left 28 wounded after debris flew into the spectator area.

Driver Kyle Larson(***)s car (32) leaves the ground during a multi-car wreck on the final lap of the NASCAR
Published On 24 Feb 2013

At least 28 fans and one driver have been injured by flying debris from a multi-car crash at the Daytona speedway near the end of the nationwide NASCAR race.

Large pieces of debris flew into the stands after Kyle Larson’s car launched into the fence about 200 feet from the finish line during a race in the second-tier Nationwide series.

Race officials said the ten-way car crash sent 14 fans to a nearby hospitals, with another 14 being treated at the Florida speedway, which will host the prestigious Daytona 500 race on Sunday.

They added that the race will go on as planned, despite the indicent, after being repaired.

Larson(***)s car then hit the safety fence sending car parts and other debris flying into the stands injuring spectators.
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Larson(***)s car on fire as he slides down the track with Regan Smith after the crash.
Larson emerged generally unscathed car after the multi-car crash at the Daytona International Speedway.
Emergency personnel scrambled to put out the fire and rescue those who were injured.
At least 28 fans and one driver have been injured by flying debris.
Race officials said 14 fans were sent to nearby hospitals, with another 14 being treated at the Florida speedway.
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The Florida speedway will host the prestigious Daytona 500 race starting on Sunday.