Spectators hurt in Argentina accident involving Hayden Paddon's Hyundai

ByAutoSport

Updated 25/04/2015 at 19:53 GMT

An undisclosed number of spectators have been injured in a crash involving Hayden Paddon's Hyundai on stage nine of Rally Argentina.

Hayden Paddon (Imago)

Image credit: Imago

The 14-mile Capilla del Monte to San Marcos stage was cancelled after Paddon rolled his i20.

Although Paddon and co-driver John Kennard escaped unhurt, a statement from the rally organisers said that a number of spectators have been taken to hospital in Cordoba.

A statement from rally officials said: "SS9 was interrupted due to an accident involving Hyundai #20 of Hayden Paddon and John Kennard.

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"The incident involved spectators who were immediately assisted by the emergency services belonging to the race."

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