Truck ploughs through Kansas soccer field, two killed
A six-year-old boy and 35-year-old man were killed Saturday when a truck entered a children's soccer field.
A truck ploughed through a children's soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday morning, killing two people and injuring ten others. The victims were a six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man.
The injured include five children and five adults, all with non-life-threatening injuries, plus one person hospitalised for non-traumatic medical issues. The driver was a 34-year-old woman who had a child attending the same soccer complex.
Two minors were passengers in the vehicle. Police said the woman remains in custody but did not confirm if she had been charged.
Chief Joe Sullivan said: "We know what happened, but now we're working very hard to find out why it happened." The complex has been cleared of any further threat.
Why it mattersThe incident raises serious questions about safety measures and vehicle control at public spaces where children gather.
AustraliaAustralian parents and communities may review safety protocols at local soccer fields and other places where children play.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au·theguardian.com
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