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  "id": 15376816,
  "title": "Truck drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/truck-drives-through-soccer-field-during-game-in-kansas-killing-2-and-15376816",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-10-18T08:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261018/truck-drives-through-soccer-field-during-game-in-kansas-killing-2-and-hospitalizing-11"
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  "account": "WICHITA, Kansas — A woman drove a truck through a soccer field during a youth game on Saturday, resulting in two fatalities and 11 people being hospitalized, authorities reported. According to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses, the victims included a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man. The ages of the injured ranged from 5 to 68. The driver, a 34-year-old woman, is in custody, though authorities have not yet determined if the incident was intentional. The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. Two children were passengers in the truck at the time. Police Chief Joe Sullivan emphasized the swift and heroic actions of individuals who provided critical assistance to the victims before paramedics arrived on the scene, highlighting the strong sense of community in Wichita. The mayor, Lily Wu, advised residents to steer clear of the area during the ongoing investigation and expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident, stating that her thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.",
  "summary": "WICHITA, Kan. — A woman drove a truck through a soccer field during a youth game in Kansas on Saturday, killing two people and sending 11 other victims to the hospital, authorities said. A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed, Wichita Police Capt. Aaron Moses said. The ages of the injured people ranged from 5 to 68. Moses said the driver, a 34-year-old, was in custody. He did not say…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Truck drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/truck-drives-through-soccer-field-during-game-in-kansas-killing-2-and-15373466",
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