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Boy and man killed, 10 injured after woman drives through youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed, and 10 others injured, when a woman drove a truck through a youth soccer game at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas.
- The 34-year-old female driver from Garden City, Kansas, is in custody and has been cooperative, though authorities have not confirmed if the incident was intentional.
- Among the injured are five children aged 5 to 9 and five adults aged 28 to 68, with injuries ranging from minor bruises to severe but non-life-threatening conditions.
- The driver had two children with her; one was attending a different game at the complex. First responders and bystanders provided immediate medical aid at the scene.
- Local authorities have canceled all events at the sports complex, and the Kansas State High School Activities Association suspended scheduled games, including the flag football state championship, as the investigation continues.
