Truck Crashes Into Youth Soccer Game in US, Leaving Two Dead

A truck plowed into a soccer field at the Striker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas, where a youth soccer game was underway on the afternoon of the 17th (local time), leaving two people dead and 11 others hospitalized.

According to local reports citing a police press conference, the two fatalities were a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man, who were pronounced dead at the scene.

The injured include two 5-year-old children, two 8-year-old children, one 9-year-old child, and five adults.

In addition to these 10 individuals, one adult was hospitalized for health reasons unrelated to physical trauma.

Police stated that they have secured the custody of the truck driver, a 34-year-old woman, but did not specify whether the incident was intentional or if she is currently under arrest, adding that they are investigating the exact circumstances and motive.

The woman's child was playing soccer at the sports complex at the time, but was not on the field where the incident occurred, police said.

Two minors were also passengers inside the truck, according to police.

Emergency calls regarding the incident began coming in at around 3:25 p.m.

Mayor Lily Wu urged citizens to stay away from the area while the investigation is underway.
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