Wichita:Two people, including a 6-year-old boy, lost their lives and 10 others were injured when a truck drove through a soccer game in Kansas on Saturday. The Wichita Police Department confirmed the incident occurred at Stryker Sports Complex during a youth soccer match.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the second victim, a 35-year-old man, was declared dead at the scene. The incident was reported around 325 p.m. local time. A 34-year-old woman, who was driving the truck, was taken into custody on the scene and has been cooperating with the investigation. Two juveniles were also in the vehicle at the time.
The injured include five children, aged between 5 and 9, and five adults aged 28 to 68. Authorities have stated that none of these injuries appear to be life-threatening. In response, the City of Wichita has canceled all events at Stryker Sports Complex and is advising the public to avoid the area to facilitate emergency response efforts.
The Kansas State High School Activities Association announced the suspension of the state flag football championship due to the incident. Wichita Mayor Lily Wu described the event as "an unimaginable tragedy," expressing sorrow over the incident that turned a joyful day into heartbreak.
The police are continuing their investigation and are asking anyone with video footage of the incident to share it with investigators.