An 8-year-old girl tragically died after being hit by a rally car while she was crossing the road to see her sister.

According to reports, the rally car was moving at high speed when the youngster ran across the racetrack in Madeira to meet her sibling and another child.

She thought the last car had passed by when she decided to leave her spot.

The devastating incident happened during the 63rd edition of the Madeira Wine Rally, the most historic and prestigious racing event in the place.

The young girl was rushed to Dr. Nelio Mendonca Hospital where she passed away shortly after arrival.

TV footage shows the moment the vehicle hit the youngster and how it halted in a cloud of white smoke as shocked witnesses tried to help the girl.

Onlookers said the older girl and another child had just crossed the road when the 8-year-old also tried to do the same.

“I’m sure she didn’t see the car coming. It was going very fast,” one person said.

In a statement, organizers of the rally said: “We regrettably confirm the youngster involved in an accident was not able to survive the injuries she suffered.

“In this painful moment we would like to send our condolences to her family and friends.”

Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa also sent his condolences to the grieving family and friends.

“The FIA joins the organizers & participants of Rali Vinho da Madeira in Portugal, round 3 of the FIA Iberian Rally Trophy, in sending its most sincere condolences to the family of the young female spectator who passed away as a result of an incident that occurred during Stage 17,” he added.

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