In Waukesha, Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon a red SUV accelerated straight into the annual Christmas parade. At least 11 adults and 12 children were injured. According to officials, several people are also confirmed dead on the scene.
Waukesha Fire Chief Steve Howard said that 22 people were transported to hospitals via ambulances and police vehicles after being injured. There were also a number of people taken to hospitals by friends and family.
Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly described the incident. “Today we experienced a horrible, senseless tragedy,” Reilly said at a press briefing.
“A parade is a celebration for our community. Today our community faced horror and tragedy in what should have been a community celebration.”
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Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said that witnesses saw a red SUV breaking through parade barriers and heading west on Main Street.
“The vehicle struck more than 20 individuals. Some of the individuals were children and there were some fatalities, as a result of this incident,” the Chief said.
