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Two Killed, Including Child, After Pickup Drives Through Wichita Soccer Game
A pickup truck drove through a soccer field during a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas.
Two people were killed, including a child, according to authorities.
Several other people were injured, though the number was not stated.
The incident happened at a soccer game in the US state of Kansas.
The driver was in custody after the truck entered the field.
No further details about the driver or what led to the incident were provided.
Two people, including a child, were killed after a vehicle drove through a soccer game at Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas.
Multiple other people were injured and taken to hospitals.
The driver was taken into police custody, and authorities said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Police have not said how the vehicle got onto the field or how fast it was traveling.
Investigators had not said whether the incident was deliberate or accidental.
- Who
- Two people, including a child, were killed; multiple others were injured. The driver was taken into custody.
- What
- A vehicle drove through a soccer game at a youth soccer field.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, at around 3:25 p.m.
- Where
- Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas.
- Why
- Not stated. Authorities had not said whether the incident was deliberate or accidental.
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Sedgwick County emergency communications began receiving calls reporting that a vehicle had driven through a soccer game.
Police confirmed two deaths and said multiple injured people were taken to hospitals.
Police said the driver was in custody.
- Deaths
- Two people, including a child
- Location
- Stryker Sports Complex, Wichita, Kansas
- Emergency calls
- Began at around 3:25 p.m. Saturday
- Driver
- In police custody
- Injuries
- Multiple other people injured
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What people are saying
This is a tragedy,
I’m heartbroken by reports of a tragic incident at Stryker Sports Complex. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, especially the children and families involved.