Spectator killed during Aussie rally

A spectator was killed and two people were injured after an accident involving a racing vehicle in the Finke Desert Race in central Australia.

Motorsport Australia issued a statement saying police in the Northern Territory confirmed a man died following the incident that occurred about 22 miles from the finish of the 285-mile off-road race.

"Motorsport Australia extends its sympathies to all those impacted by today's events."

The governing body for car racing in Australia said it would investigate.