Walcha Motorcycle Rally: Speedway car slams into crowd, injuring 13 people, two critical
Two people are in a critical condition and many more are seriously injured after a speedway car ploughed into the crowd at a rally in country NSW.
At least 13 people were hurt when the car sped across a grass area and drove straight through a fence in Walcha.
Emergency services were called to to the Walcha showground, 90 kilometres from Tamworth in New South Wales, after the crash at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally.
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A NSW Ambulance spokeswoman told AAP 13 people were injured in the incident.
Two are in a critical condition - a man in his 50s suffered spinal and hip injuries and a man in his 30s had a head injury.
They were taken to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle by helicopter.
The 11 other victims, aged 20-75, were transported to hospitals in Armidale, Tamworth and Walcha; six had serious injuries.
Police crash investigators are examining the scene.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
