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What happened at the Waukesha Christmas parade?
At least five people were been killed and more than 40 people have been injured - including 12 children - after an SUV sped through the Waukesha Christmas parade in Wisconsin.
Crowds had gathered in the city for the annual holiday event when a red Ford Escape plowed into the paradegoers "sending bodies flying".
The horrifying moment the SUV speeds towards the crowd was captured on the city’s live stream as well as bystanders filming the parade.
Eyewitnesses estimated the vehicle was traveling at around 40mph.
More witness accounts detail a dance team of young girls "between nine and 15 years old" who may have been struck by the vehicle.
Further footage of the devastating incident shows the car careering through a barrier with the sound of a cop's gunfire ringing out as it flees the scene.
Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson clarified during a press conference that the shots were fired by a police officer attempting to stop the SUV.
Authorities added that no one was injured by the gunfire.
Local police Chief Dan Thompson stated in a press conference that the vehicle struck more than 40 individuals, including some children.
Eleven adults and 12 pediatric patients were transported to six nearby hospitals.
Fire Chief Steve Howard confirmed there were "multiple fatalities," though he could not confirm the exact number at this time as families and loved ones were still being notified.
A "shelter in place" advisory was issued, seeing Carroll University in Waukesha plunge into lockdown, as police searched for the driver before it was later lifted.
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