(VIDEO) Car crashes into grandstand at Street race in Osijek, four injured

(Patria) - Four people were injured in Osijek, Croatia, when a vehicle in a car race veered off the track and hit the audience.

The injured were taken to Osijek hospital, two of whom have open leg fractures, Croatian media report.

They were sitting in the front row of a temporary grandstand that was set up right next to the track.

According to the race organisers, one of the drivers lost control of the vehicle and hit the grandstand, injuring several spectators.

"Thanks to the quick response of the medical team, all the injured received assistance and no one is in life-threatening condition," the organisers added.

The police stated that they were notified of the incident at 3:25 PM and that an investigation is underway.

The Street race, which brought together 230 participants from Europe, is being held on the airport sports runway in Osijek.