Five people were injured following a huge crash at the Macau Grand Prix after an airborne Formula 3 car struck and cleared a perimeter fence, The Telegraph reports.

Sophia Florsch, of Van Amersfoort Racing, lost control of her car after a collision with Jehan Daruvala heading towards the Lisboa bend, careering into another driver - Sho Tsuboi - before being launched into the air.

Both drivers, two photographers and a marshal were taken to Conde S. Januário hospital with all reported to be conscious, the newspaper reports.

A statement from Van Amersfoort Racing said 17-year-old Florsch has been diagnosed with a spinal fracture. Florsch later tweeted that she is "fine" but will have an operation on Monday morning.

Race organisers confirmed: “Five individuals were involved in the accident at Lisboa bend. All were conscious during transit to the hospital and are now receiving medical treatment: Two drivers, two photographers and one marshal. Further updates will be provided as soon as possible.”

The Lisboa corner, the third on the circuit, comes at the end of a straight where cars reach speeds of more than 160mph.

This is the 65th Macau Grand Prix, a street circuit known to be challenging because of its high-speed straights and tight corners. The race was delayed following the crash.