Written by: Karim Hammam
The city of Wichita, Kansas, in the United States witnessed a tragic incident as a truck crashed into a soccer field during a youth match, resulting in the death of two people and the injury of 11 others.
Victims and Injuries Details
Security authorities reported that the victims were a 6-year-old child and a 35-year-old man. Officer Aaron Moses also indicated that the number of injured reached 11 people, ranging in age from 5 to 68, all of whom were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Police Procedures and Investigations
Aaron Moses, a senior officer with the Wichita Police Department, stated that the 34-year-old driver is currently in custody, noting that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident and whether it was intentional or not. Moses added that two children were inside the truck during the incident.
Community Response and Official Confirmations
For his part, Police Chief Joe Sullivan mentioned that citizens rushed to help the injured immediately after the accident and before the arrival of emergency teams, noting that it does not appear to be an act of terrorism. In the same context, authorities confirmed there is no additional threat to the public, while the city's mayor, Lily Wu, called on residents to avoid the area to facilitate investigation operations into this tragic incident.
