https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXHUxCmdkYY

Tragic has struck the Nurburgring raceway again today, this time an American spectator has lost his life after a Nissan GT-R Nismo became airborne and flew off the track. Four other spectators are in critical condition.

Yhe No. 23 Nissan GT-R went airborne at the Flugplatz section of the track. Video of the accident, which can be seen above, shows that the car lifted vertically before crashing through the safety fence and into a row of spectators.

Viewer Discretion is advised.

Press Release from Nurburgring Officials:
Today’s events have been a tragedy. We are all deeply shocked and saddened by these events and our immediate thoughts go to the deceased, those injured and their families and friends.

The team is fully co-operating with the race organisers to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into this incident.