Truck drives through soccer game in Kansas, killing two

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 18 Oct, 03:02 · Archive

A truck drove through a soccer game in Kansas, killing a six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man and injuring 11 others.

A truck drove through a soccer game in Kansas on Saturday, killing a six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man and injuring 11 others. Wichita Police said the driver was in custody. Police, fire and EMS officials responded to the scene, and authorities said there was no further public threat.

Police did not provide further details about the driver or say whether they believed the incident was intentional. Two minors were also in the truck at the time. Ten of the injured sustained traumatic injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.

Mayor Lily Wu advised residents to avoid the area during the investigation. 'My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, especially the children and families involved,' she said via Facebook.

How it is being reported

• Kansas, US: Two dead after truck drives through soccer gameA soccer game has been interrupted by tragedy after a truck killed a six-year-old boy.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 02:49
• Kansas, US: Two dead after truck drives through soccer gameA soccer game has been interrupted by tragedy after a truck killed a six-year-old boy.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 02:49
• Truck drives through soccer game, killing two in USA six-year-old boy and an adult are dead after a person drove a truck through a soccer field during a game in the US state of Kansas.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 02:23
• Truck drives through soccer game, killing two in USA six-year-old boy and an adult are dead after a person drove a truck through a soccer field during a game in the US state of Kansas.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 02:23

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