A truck drove onto a soccer field during a youth game in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man. Eleven others were hospitalized, including individuals aged 5 to 68, according to authorities.
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Wichita Police Capt. Aaron Moses confirmed that the driver, a 34-year-old woman, is currently in custody. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not disclosed whether the incident was intentional. Moses noted that two children were also in the truck at the time of the crash.
Police Chief Joe Sullivan praised the swift actions of community members who provided lifesaving assistance to the injured before first responders arrived, highlighting the supportive spirit of the Wichita community.
There is no continued public threat, as confirmed by authorities. Mayor Lily Wu expressed her condolences, urging people to avoid the area during the investigation and offering prayers for all those affected, especially the children and families involved.