Ten fans were hurt and at least two cars damaged when a television camera cable broke and fell across the track at the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, officials said.
Charlotte Motor Speedway released a statement yesterday saying the fans were injured when the cable, a nylon rope used as a guide in an overhead camera system, fell during the 121st lap of the 400-lap race in the popular stock car brand's elite Sprint Cup series.
Officials of the circuit said seven of those hurt were treated on site and released, and three others were taken to hospital for observation.
Race officials stopped the event on the 126th lap. The cars that appeared to be damaged included that Kyle Busch, who was leading at the time.
"I'm telling you, it's a hell of a mess," Former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart told his crew via radio while the race was initially kept running under a caution flag.
Teams were allowed to repair damage thought to be caused by the debris before the race resumed.
In February, dozens of fans were injured when a crash sent Kyle Larson's car flying and debris spinning into the stands during a race in the NASCAR's lesser Nationwide Series at Daytona.
Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood said 28 people were hurt -- 14 taken to local hospitals and 14 more treated at the track's medical center in the frightening accident.
