Shocking moment soapbox racers flip and suffer heavy landing before one is stretchered off and rushed to hospital

THIS is the shocking moment soapbox racers flipped over and landed heavily before one was stretchered off and rushed to hospital.

The incident took place at the Red Bull Soapbox Race at Alexandra Palace with footage showing the makeshift vehicle hurtling down the track at speed before hitting a large bump.

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Footage shows the crowd cheering as the soapbox hurtled down the track[/caption]

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But the cheers soon turned into concern after the soapbox flipped over after hitting a bump[/caption]

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Red Bull confirmed one man was taken to hospital after the incident[/caption]

Shocked spectators were seen holding their hands on their heads as the soapbox flipped over with the team landing forcefully.

And audible groans were also heard by the crowd after what looked like a potentially serious incident.

Medics and officials were also seen running onto the tracks towards the team in the video with onlookers reporting one team mate being stretchered off.

One man was taken to a nearby hospital while the other did not need require medical treatment, according to Red Bull.

Before getting into the ambulance, the man was said to be in good spirits and walking around.

Red Bull added that he was conscious and talking to his friends and family.

The man’s exact condition is currently unknown.

The Red Bull Soapbox Race sees motorists tackle the steep downhill course on Alexandra Palace hill in front of thousands of spectators.

Amateur drivers took part in home-made vehicles race with nothing but momentum.

Participants from around 70 different teams were judged at the event.

Each team consisted of four people – which included one driver, one co-driver and two pit crew.

The first Red Bull Soapbox Race was held in Belgium in 2000 and since then it’s spread around the world, with over 100 events being held globally.