Vehicle Crashes Through Kansas Soccer Field, Killing Two
Authorities report the driver is in custody, with no further public threat identified.
A vehicle drove through a soccer field during a game in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to multiple others, according to authorities.
Wichita police confirmed that one child and one adult died in the incident, though their ages were not immediately disclosed. The driver of the vehicle is in custody, but officials have not provided further details about the individual or whether the act was intentional. Two minors were reportedly inside the vehicle at the time of the crash.
Emergency services, including police, fire, and EMS, responded to the scene. Authorities stated that there is no ongoing public threat. Mayor Lily Wu urged the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues, describing the event as heartbreaking and extending her thoughts and prayers to all those affected, particularly the children and families involved.