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| 1 killed, more ‘extremely’ injured after car plows into protesters at Charlottesville rally (VIDEOS) | 1 killed, more ‘extremely’ injured after car plows into protesters at Charlottesville rally (VIDEOS) |
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| At least one person has been killed and 19 injured after a car has ran into protesters at the Charlottesville protests between Unite the Right and counter demonstrators. RT journalist on the scene said that there were “extremely heavy injuries” sustained during the incident. | At least one person has been killed and 19 injured after a car has ran into protesters at the Charlottesville protests between Unite the Right and counter demonstrators. RT journalist on the scene said that there were “extremely heavy injuries” sustained during the incident. |
| UPDATE: 20yo Ohio man charged with murder after ramming car into Charlottesville protesters & killing woman | UPDATE: 20yo Ohio man charged with murder after ramming car into Charlottesville protesters & killing woman |
| The victim was identified by police as a 32-year-old woman. Charlottesville Police Department chief Al Thomas told a press conference that the woman was crossing the street as the “three-vehicle crash” occurred. | The victim was identified by police as a 32-year-old woman. Charlottesville Police Department chief Al Thomas told a press conference that the woman was crossing the street as the “three-vehicle crash” occurred. |
| The detained driver of the car has been identified as James Alex Fields Jr., 20, according to Superintendent Martin Kumer, of the Albermarle-Charlottesville County Regional Jail, who briefed the media. | The detained driver of the car has been identified as James Alex Fields Jr., 20, according to Superintendent Martin Kumer, of the Albermarle-Charlottesville County Regional Jail, who briefed the media. |
| Fields Jr. faces charges of second-degree murder, three counts of malicious wounding and a failure to stop his vehicle. | Fields Jr. faces charges of second-degree murder, three counts of malicious wounding and a failure to stop his vehicle. |
| University of Virginia Medical Center earlier told the New York Times it has treated 19 people for injuries and that one person is dead. | University of Virginia Medical Center earlier told the New York Times it has treated 19 people for injuries and that one person is dead. |
| The Charlottesville mayor, Mike Signer tweeted that a life had been lost and adding that he is "furious and heartsick by the car crash that has injured many." | The Charlottesville mayor, Mike Signer tweeted that a life had been lost and adding that he is "furious and heartsick by the car crash that has injured many." |
| Video footage taken at the scene by RT America’s web producer Alex Rubinstein shows a damaged light-colored Toyota vehicle and a larger dark-colored SUV. | |
| “I saw two cars that were totaled, the trunk was just completely smashed. A woman was inside crying, there was blood on the hood of her vehicle, there was blood all over the place… I saw about sixteen people injured, some of them flying through the air over the hood of the car,” Rubinstein said. | |
| READ MORE: 'It was an intentional attack': Eyewitness describes deadly Charlottesville car plowing incident | READ MORE: 'It was an intentional attack': Eyewitness describes deadly Charlottesville car plowing incident |
| Another video posted on Facebook shows the moment the dark gray car rams into the light gray car before violently reversing. | Another video posted on Facebook shows the moment the dark gray car rams into the light gray car before violently reversing. |
| A number of people appear to be thrown into the air with the force of the crash. The street was crowded with demonstrators at the time. | A number of people appear to be thrown into the air with the force of the crash. The street was crowded with demonstrators at the time. |
| A witness told Ruptly he saw several people lying on the ground, being treated by medics. | A witness told Ruptly he saw several people lying on the ground, being treated by medics. |
| Police have cordoned off the scene. | Police have cordoned off the scene. |
| “Please avoid area of 4th and water streets -- multiple injuries after crash --- cpd and va. state police responding,” Charlottesville police said on Facebook. | “Please avoid area of 4th and water streets -- multiple injuries after crash --- cpd and va. state police responding,” Charlottesville police said on Facebook. |
| Charlottesville City Hall tweeted authorities were responding to a "three vehicle crash” at Water and 4th Street, and that “several pedestrians” were struck and multiple injuries have been reported. | Charlottesville City Hall tweeted authorities were responding to a "three vehicle crash” at Water and 4th Street, and that “several pedestrians” were struck and multiple injuries have been reported. |
| READ MORE: Charlottesville declares state of emergency amid violence at far-right rally (VIDEO, PHOTOS) | READ MORE: Charlottesville declares state of emergency amid violence at far-right rally (VIDEO, PHOTOS) |
| Footage taken by Brennan Gilmore, former chief of staff to gubernatorial candidate Tom Perriello, shows the vehicle speeding towards the demonstrators as people can be heard screaming. | Footage taken by Brennan Gilmore, former chief of staff to gubernatorial candidate Tom Perriello, shows the vehicle speeding towards the demonstrators as people can be heard screaming. |
| Moments later, the same car is seen reversing rapidly away from the scene of the crash. | Moments later, the same car is seen reversing rapidly away from the scene of the crash. |
| Speaking live from his Bedminster golf resort, President Donald Trump said: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides." | Speaking live from his Bedminster golf resort, President Donald Trump said: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides." |
| "What is vital now is a swift restoration of law and order and the protection of innocent lives." he added. Trump’s press conference was called for his signing of the Veteran's Affairs Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017. | "What is vital now is a swift restoration of law and order and the protection of innocent lives." he added. Trump’s press conference was called for his signing of the Veteran's Affairs Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017. |
| READ MORE: Trump condemns ‘display of hatred, bigotry & violence on many sides’ after Charlottesville clashes | READ MORE: Trump condemns ‘display of hatred, bigotry & violence on many sides’ after Charlottesville clashes |