Race car leaves track, critically injuring woman at 'Óscar Crespo'

A racing car lost control and crashed into a building near the Von Humboldt school during the Óscar Crespo Circuit in Sucre, Bolivia, on Sunday afternoon, leaving a 34-year-old woman in serious condition. The vehicle, number 96 in the RC2N category, driven by Noel Torrez, went off the track at the end of the race, striking several spectators.

Videos circulating on social media captured the immediate aftermath, showing attendees and personnel rushing to aid the severely injured woman as they awaited emergency services. The victim, identified as Verónica S. S., suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and was urgently transported to Clínica Ángeles, where her condition is listed as critical.

The accident also resulted in injuries to others. Alan Noel Torrez, the 17-year-old co-driver, sustained a fractured clavicle and a possible fracture in his right leg. He was taken to the same medical center. Additionally, Mariano Méndez Roca, 29, suffered multiple traumas and was transferred to Hospital Santa Bárbara for specialized care.

Technical team members and spectators quickly assisted after the impact. The race car sustained significant front-end damage. As of the latest reports, authorities had not released further details regarding the accident or the condition of those injured. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.