Siblings hurt in car rally crash

Gardaí are investigating a car rally accident in which a young brother and sister were injured yesterday.

A seven-year-old girl was airlifted to Cork University Hospital, while a two-year-old boy was taken to Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, after the incident which occurred in the Ballymacelligott area, near Tralee, at around 11.30am.

The girl sustained leg injuries, but it is understood the children’s injuries are not life-threatening. A number of adult spectators were also injured, though none seriously, it is believed.