Multiple Fatalities in US Parade Procession After SUV Crash

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] At a Christmas parade held in Wisconsin, USA, an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) ran onto the road, resulting in at least one death and a minimum of 23 injuries.

According to the Washington Post (WP) and foreign media on the 21st (local time), at 4:39 PM that day, during a parade held in the village of Waukesha, a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a red SUV suddenly accelerated and charged toward the citizens.

As a result of the accident, 11 adults and 12 children were injured. Foreign media reported, "The 23 injured were transported to six different hospitals."

There was also at least one fatality. Daniel Thompson, Waukesha Police Chief, announced at a briefing that "the vehicle ran over more than 20 citizens, resulting in multiple deaths," but did not disclose specific numbers.

Dozens participated in the parade that day. It was reported that nearby school students were following while wearing Santa Claus hats. The Wisconsin state government decided to close schools and roads on the 22nd.

The police have currently identified one suspect and the accident vehicle. Chief Thompson said, "It is still unknown whether this accident is related to terrorism."

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