The car seen speeding through the parade route.Photo: City of Waukesha
Multiple people are dead and more than 20 have been injured in a mass casualty incident after a car plowed through a Christmas Parade in Waukesha, Wis., on Sunday.
At 4:39 p.m. local time, a red SUV drove through parade barricades and struck multiple individuals, according to Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson.
“The vehicle struck more than 20 individuals, some of the individuals were children,” Thompson confirmed in a press conference Sunday evening.
At least 11 adults and 12 pediatric patients were transported to local area hospitals, according to Waukesha Fire Chief Steven Howard. Officials are not releasing the number of fatalities until they have contacted the victims' families.
“We do have a person of interest in custody at the moment, but this is still a very fluid investigation,” Thompson added.
“Today our community faced horror and tragedy at what should have been a community celebration,” Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly said at the press conference. “I am deeply saddened to know that so many in our community went to a parade, but ended up dealing with injury and heartache.”
Shortly before entering the shot around 20:40 into the clip, a car horn can be heard honking as some witnesses seemingly scream at the sight. Police can then be seen rushing down the street toward the scene.
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The scene in Waukesha Sunday.City of Waukesha
This is a developing story.
source: people.com
