A Wisconsin Christmas parade turned into a tragedy after a vehicle plowed into a crowd gathered for the event in Waukesha Sunday night. At least five people were killed and more than 40 injured, including children, authorities said.
Crowds were bundled up along Waukesha’s Main Street to enjoy the parade when they were interrupted by terrified screams as a red SUV drove through a series of barricades and barreled onto the parade, city officials said.
Videos shared on social media show the SUV hitting a person in a marching band. The vehicle then continues forward, hitting and running over others in the band and crowd before driving away.
In the footage, people can be heard screaming and seen running for safety as the SUV continues its path through the crowd.
The suspected driver was taken into custody, Thompson said. “The scene is now safe,” the chief said Sunday evening.
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