Brazil: Spectator stands collapses during race, 111 injured

Quatro Pontes: Authorities in Brazil have launched an investigation after more than 100 people were hurt when spectator stands collapsed during a car race in Parana state.

At least 111 people were injured - 22 critically - as part of the metal stands gave way at the race in Quatro Pontes on Sunday.

Brazil's TV Taroba showed dramatic footage of the collapse and the chaos that followed, with injured being treated at the scene and spectators frantically searching for loved ones.

It is thought at least 500 people were sitting on the stands when the collapse happened.

Authorities said structural faults may have caused the collapse, but added that an official investigation was underway.