A tragic incident occurred during the Rally Sudamericano in Mina Clavero, Argentina, where a spectator was killed and two others injured when a rally car crashed into the crowd. The crash happened during a timed stage involving driver Didier Arias and co-driver Hector Nunez, who lost control of their Volkswagen Polo R5 after hitting an embankment. Video footage showed the car rolling into the spectator area before coming to rest on its side. The FIA expressed its condolences and confirmed that it would support a thorough investigation alongside local authorities and event organizers, including the Automóvil Club Argentino and CODASUR. In response to the tragedy, the rally has been suspended indefinitely, with emergency protocols activated to assist those affected. This incident has reignited discussions about safety measures in motorsport, especially following another fatal accident in Europe just a day prior.