A car engaging Saturday in the 14th regional rally race of Maures in southern France, left the road in Plan-de-la-Tour in the Var department and crashed into the crowd, killing at least two people, local media reported.

The initial investigation showed the driver, whose identity was yet to be revealed, has committed misconduct in the course. After arriving at a intersection where he would have turned right but continue straight ahead, the car veered off the road and crashed into the crowd of spectators, France's daily Le Figaro reported on its website.

At least two were dead and 15 seriously injured, including many children.

"According to the procurator of Draguignan (town) Danielle Drouy-Ayral, a race marshal is among the victims," the press said.

The accident occurred at around 16:30 (1400 GMT) and firefighters of Var immediately mobilized to take rescue actions.

The 14th regional rally race of the Maures was played on this weekend with 155 participants competing in the race.