Two people died when a car hit a crowd of fans in the United States

Two people died as a result of a car hit a crowd of fans during a football match in Wichita in the US state of Kansas, reports the Associated Press (AP) and Reuters, citing local police.

“One child and one adult were killed; their age is not specified,” the AP said.

Wichita police captain Aaron Moses said that the dispatchers of emergency services began to receive reports of an incident in the sports complex Stryker Sports Complex on October 17 at 15:25 local time (23:25 GMT), writes Reuters.

According to police, as a result of the incident, several people were injured and taken to hospitals. The driver of the car was detained. Law enforcement has not yet disclosed details about him or said whether the hit was intentional. There were also two minors in the car.

Police officers, firefighters and ambulance crews arrived at the scene.

Wichito Mayor Lily Wu urged residents to avoid the area while investigating.

I am deeply shocked by reports of a tragic incident at Stryker Sports Complex. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this disaster, especially with children and their families, the mayor wrote on Facebook.

Earlier, on October 10, a car crashed into a barbershop Zinke Hair Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, and hit a married couple at the pay desk.

As a result of the incident, the woman received lacerations of the head, she was given four stitches. Her husband complained of pain in his ribs after the collision. The car also seriously damaged the cabin. Police have launched an investigation.