Two people were killed when a car crashed into a fireworks stand in northeast Washington on Saturday, authorities said.
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The Metropolitan Police said in a tweet Saturday evening that “multiple pedestrians” had been struck around 6 p.m. EST in what became a “major crash scene.” The tweet, which included a picture of the wreckage, said that the incident occurred around Minnesota Avenue and Hunt Place, located in the Benning neighborhood, east of the Anacostia River.
UPDATE: Two adult victims have been pronounced deceased on scene. The investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/uEuYMRlrsA
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Authorities did not disclose the cause of the crash, nor did they offer any details on the condition of the driver. It was also not clear if others were injured.
Speaking to reporters from the scene of the incident, Assistant Police Chief Wilfredo Manlapaz said authorities believe the driver who caused the crash was having a medical emergency when he crashed his pickup truck into a cyclist and then the fireworks stand. Both the cyclist and person working at the stand died as a result of their injuries.
Police have yet to release the names of those involved in the incident.
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The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital to be checked out. His current condition is unknown.
The destroyed fireworks stand shown in the picture provided by police was covered by a broken canopy and surrounded by cardboard boxes that reportedly contained merchandise. There was no indication that any fireworks were detonated, authorities said.
