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In the United States, a car drove into a crowd in Waukesha, a town in Wisconsin. There are five dead, authorities say. At least 40 people were injured. A suspect is in custody. All avenues are still being considered.
Videos of the incident, occurring around 4:30 p.m. local time, shared on social media, show a red car speeding over white barriers and then into crowds in Waukesha, Wis. our correspondent in the United States, Loubna Anaki. The city was organizing a parade to celebrate the setting up of the Christmas tree. The vehicle hit participants, including children. The incident caused panic, a police officer opened fire on the vehicle in an attempt to stop it, but to no avail.
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The car was later found seriously damaged. ” We can confirm that five people died and forty injured. However, this record may change as we continue to collect information The city police department said on its Facebook page. Police said a suspect was in custody without giving further details.
Cordoned off neighborhood
The district remains cordoned off for the needs of the investigation, even if the authorities assure that there are no more risks. And this Monday, the city’s schools should remain closed, the police chief announced. US President Joe Biden was informed of this incident, the White House “ is keeping precisely informed of the situation in Waukesha and our hearts break in the face of all those who have been struck by this terrible incident “, Indicated an official of the American presidency, quoted by AFP. ” We have contacted local and state officials to offer our assistance if needed », He added. In addition, several parliamentarians from Wisconsin expressed their condolences, including Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin who ruled that this ” horrible violence broke your heart ».
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