At least 2 dead after vehicle drives through soccer game in Wichita, Kansas: Police
Police said the driver is in custody as multiple others were taken to hospitals and investigators seek video from the scene.
- 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.
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Vehicle drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 & injuring more
Kansas Soccer field crash: During a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, a vehicle drove onto the field, causing chaos and injuries. Tragically, two people, including a child, lost their lives in the incident. Multiple other victims were transported to hospitals for treatment following the event. The police have detained the driver, but details about the motive remain unclear. Mayor Lily Wu expressed her condolences on social media for those affected…
Two Dead, Including Child, Several Injured After Vehicle Drives Onto Kansas Soccer Field
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. CNN reported that emergency responders rushed to the venue after the vehicle ploughed through the complex around 3:25 PM local time. Moses noted that two "juveniles" were passengers inside the automobile during the incident and confirmed that the vehicle stayed at the scene afterwards. World News | Two Dead, Including Child, Several Injured After Vehicle Drives Onto Kansas Soccer Field.
Vehicle drives through Kansas soccer game, killing two, including a child, police say
A driver is in custody after a vehicle drove through a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, leaving two people dead, including a child, and multiple people injured, police said on Saturday.
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