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At least 2 dead after vehicle drives through soccer game in Wichita, Kansas: Police
Police said the driver is in custody and no ongoing threat remains after multiple people were taken to hospitals.
A vehicle drove onto a youth soccer field at Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, killing one child and one adult; Wichita Police are investigating the incident as a mass casualty event.
Officers responded to 2999 North Greenwich Road after KWCH reported that dozens of emergency vehicles arrived following a pickup truck allegedly driving onto the field, resulting in multiple injuries.
Police have not yet specified the number of people injured or the severity of their injuries, nor have authorities released identities or ages of those affected. Authorities confirmed there is no further ongoing threat.
Drivers are asked to stay away from the area of 29th and Greenwich Road while the investigation continues. Wichita Police indicated further updates will be released when additional information becomes available.
As this remains a developing story, officials continue gathering evidence to determine how the incident occurred. Newsweek has reached out to Wichita Police for additional details regarding the crash.