One person was killed and more than 20 were injured in a car crash that occurred last night (Monday) in the town of Waxha in the state of Wisconsin in the United States, about 30 miles west of Milwaukee.
The incident took place around 5pm (local time) during a parade held in the city for Christmas, when a red jeep ran over the crowds.
The director of the local police station, Dan Thompson, told the local media that they had arrested a person suspected of the act, but did not elaborate further.
According to one testimony, the driver of the vehicle was traveling at a speed of about 60 km / h when he hit the crowd.
This was recorded from the City of Waukesha's Facebook account, which was streaming the parade.
You can see a red SUV speed right past these band members, hear screams and then a law enforcement officer running.
@ fox6now pic.twitter.com/8lO5oRuP1I
- Sam Kraemer (@SamKraemerTV) November 21, 2021
According to Thompson, some of the injured were evacuated by ambulance to the local hospital to receive medical treatment there, in addition to other injured who were evacuated by police and by family and friends.
Immediately after the incident began, police officers ran down the street where it took place, asking the crowd that had gathered instead to find shelter in nearby stores.
According to an eyewitness who spoke with the local TV station "Fox 6", the band hit a group of dancers aged 15-9.
She also said that immediately after the injury there were some quiet moments, followed by shouting, running and checking of the injured.
On the other hand, another witness said that the rapist hit a group of elderly women.
Police in Wisconsin, Wisconsin after the crash, Photo: Getty Images
In the time that has passed since the crash, a number of videos have been posted on social media documenting the vehicle traveling rapidly towards the crowd.
In another video, police officers are seen firing at the same vehicle, after colliding with checkpoints that were at the scene.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers tweeted after the incident: "I pray tonight for Waxha and for all the children, families and community members who have been affected by this irrational act. I thank the first responders and everyone who rushed to help."
Kathy and I are praying for Waukesha tonight and all the kids, families, and community members affected by this senseless act.
I'm grateful for the first responders and folks who acted quickly to help, and we are in contact with local partners as we await more information.
- Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) November 22, 2021
