Drag racer slams into spectators in Texas; 2 killed, 5 injured

A driver misplaced management throughout a drag racing occasion in Kerrville, Texas, and slammed right into a crowd of spectators, killing two and injuring no less than 5. A driver misplaced management throughout a drag racing occasion in Kerrville, Texas. (Image for illustration: AP information)A driver misplaced management throughout a Texas drag racing occasion and slammed right into a crowd of spectators, killing two and injuring no less than 5 others Saturday, authorities mentioned.

The crash occurred Saturday afternoon at an occasion referred to as “Airport Race Wars 2” on the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport, police mentioned in a information launch. The organized occasion concerned drivers rushing down a runway as they competed for money.The driver “lost control and left the runway, crashing into parked vehicles and striking spectators who were observing the races,” Kerville police mentioned.Four individuals have been airlifted to hospitals in San Antonio, whereas no less than one individual was receiving remedy at a neighborhood Kerville facility, police mentioned. Kerville is about 60 miles (97 kilometers) northwest of San Antonio.Authorities didn’t instantly launch details about the 2 individuals who died or give particulars about those that have been injured.The Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau’s web site promoted the occasion as an “action packed, family-friendly day” wherein followers may watch the “fastest drag cars compete for over $8000 in total prizes.”Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.