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Monster truck kills two after careering into crowd at car show | |
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A monster truck has reportedly crashed at a car show in the Netherlands killing two adults, a child and wounding at least a dozen more bystanders. | A monster truck has reportedly crashed at a car show in the Netherlands killing two adults, a child and wounding at least a dozen more bystanders. |
The vehicle lost control as it was attempting a stunt during the annual show in the city of Haaksbergen in the east of the country. | The vehicle lost control as it was attempting a stunt during the annual show in the city of Haaksbergen in the east of the country. |
It was attempting to pass over a number of parked cars when it careered off course into the crowd. | It was attempting to pass over a number of parked cars when it careered off course into the crowd. |
NOS, the Dutch national broadcaster, reported that two children were killed, while local media said three people were killed, and 15 others were injured. | NOS, the Dutch national broadcaster, reported that two children were killed, while local media said three people were killed, and 15 others were injured. |
National newspaper De Telegraff has claimed that the huge monster truck was 1500 horsepower. | National newspaper De Telegraff has claimed that the huge monster truck was 1500 horsepower. |
Emergency teams responded quickly and it is thought that hospitals in the area have requested extra staff to treat victims. | Emergency teams responded quickly and it is thought that hospitals in the area have requested extra staff to treat victims. |
A spectator at the scene recorded the horrific incident. | A spectator at the scene recorded the horrific incident. |
The police were unable to speculate about the cause of the accident. A spokeswoman told De Telegraff: “Our first priority is to rescue people.” | The police were unable to speculate about the cause of the accident. A spokeswoman told De Telegraff: “Our first priority is to rescue people.” |
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