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US: Two killed as truck hits bicyclist, fireworks stand
The driver of the vehicle was believed to have suffered from a medical emergency when the incident occurred.
Washington DC: In an unfortunate incident, at least two people have been killed in northeast Washington, D.C. when the driver of a truck—heading northbound on Minnesota Avenue—ran a red light and caused the horrific accident.
According to details, the incident occurred Saturday afternoon when a truck hit a bicyclist before crashing into a fireworks stand nearby, killing two on the spot.
As per police, the driver of the vehicle was believed to have suffered from a medical emergency when the incident occurred. A passenger was reportedly inside the vehicle and the driver has been hospitalized.
However, an investigation is underway.
The Police Department shared an image of the "major crash scene" that showed a destroyed tent, fencing and other debris scattered across the floor.