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Two dead after car hits crowd at South By Southwest festival Two dead as car hits crowd at South By Southwest festival
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Police say two people have died after a car drove through temporary barricades set up for the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Texas and struck a crowd of pedestrians.Police say two people have died after a car drove through temporary barricades set up for the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Texas and struck a crowd of pedestrians.
Lt Brian Moon says two people were confirmed dead at the scene in central Austin, along a street where several clubs are located. The officer said that 21 others were taken to hospital, most with minor injuries. Five to seven had more serious injuries, he added. Lt Brian Moon says two people were confirmed dead at the scene in central Austin, on a street where several clubs are. The officer said that 21 others were taken to hospital, most with minor injuries. Five to seven had more serious injuries, he added.
The fatal crash happened around 12:30 am local time on Thursday. The crash happened at about 12.30am local time on Thursday. Police say the driver has been taken into custody.
Police say the driver has been taken into custody.