Two people including a six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man have been killed, while eleven other others have been injured after a pickup truck driven by a woman plowed through a football game at a sports complex in Wichita, Kansas.

The horrifying incident unfolded at 3:25pm on Saturday afternoon at Stryker Sports Complex, when the vehicle tore across the youth soccer fields while a game was being played, striking almost a dozen people in the process.

Police confirmed two fatalities at the scene. Both victims were from McPherson, Kansas. Ten others were rushed to nearby hospitals in critical condition as emergency crews desperately worked to save lives.

Among those with traumatic injuries are two five-year-olds, a girl and boy, and a nine-year-old girl. The rest of those hurt are aged between 28 and 68 years old. 

The driver, a 34-year-old a woman from Garden City, Kansas, remained at the scene and was subsequently taken into custody although no charges have yet been filed.

Speaking at the scene on Saturday evening, Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses confirmed the two deaths and noted how woman’s two girls were also inside the vehicle at the time of the incident.

Authorities have not revealed whether they believe deadly incident was deliberate or accidental.

‘At about 3:25pm Sedgwick County emergency communications began receiving multiple emergency calls reporting that a vehicle had driven through a soccer game at Stryker soccer complex,’ Moses said to KWCH.

‘Our officers along with law-enforcement from the area, Wichita Fire Department and Sedgwick County EMS responded to the scene.

Police in Wichita, Kansas, have declared a ‘mass casualty’ incident after a pickup truck plowed through youth soccer fields at a sports complex. Two people have been confirmed dead

Emergency services were quickly on the scene but many were left standing around in shock

The incident happened at the Stryker Sports Complex that has 11 outdoor all-sports turf fields

‘We have two fatalities confirmed here at the scene and multiple other casualties with individuals transported to area hospitals.’

Moses confirmed the driver had been detained and said there was no further danger to the public.

‘The vehicle involved in this incident remained at the scene. The driver of that vehicle is currently in our custody. There is no additional ongoing threat to the public from that driver.’

Moses said he did not know how fast the truck was going or how it managed to get on to the field. He said police had managed to interview more than 30 witnesses in an effort to establish exactly what happened.

A witness told local television station 12 News that a ‘black pickup truck came plowing through the youth soccer fields hitting multiple people before stopping 100-200 yards down the fields.’

The witness described harrowing scenes as emergency responders rushed to help those struck by the vehicle.

‘Dozens of emergency responders on scene giving CPR and rendering aid to victims,’ the witness said.

Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses confirmed the deaths of two people after the truck drove onto the soccer field

Shocked parents at the sports complextook out their phones and captured the scene

Emergency services were quickly on the scene helping where they could

The Stryker Sports Complex told people to avoid the area 

The account suggested the truck had traveled a considerable distance across the sports fields before finally coming to a stop.

Police are appealing for anyone with video footage of the incident to share it with them. 

‘Regardless of how significant you believe your footage may be, we encourage you to submit it. Even the smallest detail could assist investigators,’ said the WPD. 

Wichita Mayor Lily Wu said she’s ‘heartbroken’ and advised people to avoid the area, adding, ‘My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, especially the children and families involved.’

The tragedy unfolded at a venue popular with young soccer players and their families, turning what should have been an ordinary Saturday afternoon of sport into an emergency.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association said play has been suspended for the flag football state championship following the deadly accident.

‘Games will not resume this weekend, but a later announcement will be made with updated game times,’ KSHSAA said.

Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses gave a second update just before 8pm on Saturday night

The association extended its condolences to the ‘families and teams impacted by the incident on a field adjacent to the flag football competition at Stryker Sports Complex Saturday.’

‘Given the nature of the emergency, we felt it was best to suspend the flag football third place and championship games until a later date. Details will be announced Monday,’ KSHSAA said.

Stryker Sports Complex in northeast Wichita, is a major regional soccer facility that hosts youth competitions and other sporting events.

Its extensive playing fields regularly attract young athletes, coaches and spectators from across the region.

The fact that the vehicle appeared to drive directly through a soccer game has raised urgent questions about how it came to enter the playing area.