DAYTONA BEACH – At least five people in the stands were reportedly injured at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday when a multi-car accident sent wreckage into the safety fence in front of the grandstand.

The accident came on the final lap of the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300.

Initial reports say at least five people were injured, including four who were strapped to backboards.

Although no driver was seriously hurt, NASCAR officials were still trying to assess if any fans had been seriously hurt.

“You’ve been able to see and explain,” said Mike Helton, NASCAR President on the ESPN broadcast following the race. “There was some intrusion into the fence and there were plenty of emergency worker ready to go and jumped right into it quickly.”

“They are moving folks into the care center and Halifax Medical Center.”

 Driver Michael Annett was transported to Halifax Medical Cener after his car  slammed into the SAFER barrier head on during an earlier incident during the race.