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'It's a miracle': Fans react after tire flies off Indy 500 car and over spectators

John Tufts
Indianapolis Star
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Racing fans are saying it's a miracle no one was reportedly hurt after the rear left tire of Indy 500 driver Kyle Kirkwood's car went flying over the grandstand at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after a nasty hit with Felix Rosenqvist.

People using Twitter had thoughts.

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John Tufts covers evening breaking and trending news for the Indianapolis Star. Send him a news tip at JTufts@Gannett.com.

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