A GIRL of seven had to be airlifted to Cork University Hospital and a two-year-old boy has been brought to Kerry General hospital after being involved in a crash during the Circuit of Kerry earlier today.

It is understood that the children were spectators watching the Circuit of Kerry Rally when a car went out of control and collided with a barrier.

The incident happend at 11:30am today. The children’s injuries are not expected to be life threatening.

Gardai are currently investigating the incident.