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A vehicle crashed onto the sidewalk, injuring five people, including soccer players. One of them is in critical condition, and the driver has been charged with attempted murder.
The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 11th (local time) that a red Vauxhall Astra vehicle crashed onto the sidewalk in Market Place, the center of Arnold village in Nottinghamshire, UK.
The incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. on the 9th, a weekend day. During the busy daytime hours, the vehicle suddenly mounted the sidewalk, striking pedestrians who were completely exposed, one after another, before being abandoned at the scene. Upon receiving the report, emergency services and police immediately dispatched to the site to manage the situation, including transporting the injured.
Local police arrested the perpetrator, Duane Anthony (40), a resident of Chilwell, and charged him with no fewer than five counts of attempted murder. This indicates that police suspect the driver's actions were intentional, not merely the result of poor driving skills.
In addition, Anthony faces charges for illegally taking possession of the vehicle and driving it recklessly, driving during a license suspension period, and driving without insurance, among other serious violations. He is expected to appear soon at the Nottingham Magistrates' Court.
The main victims of the accident were identified as the squad of Woodthorpe Park Rangers FC, which competes in the Nottinghamshire Senior League, deepening the tragedy. The disaster occurred immediately after a venue where congratulations and encouragement should have been exchanged. At the time, the club had just safely concluded its end-of-season awards ceremony and was in transit. During this process, club officials, including the team's coach, were struck by the vehicle, and one of them suffered life-threatening injuries and is reportedly fighting for his life in the hospital.
The local community and the amateur soccer world have been shocked. Woodthorpe Park Rangers FC issued an official statement, saying, "All team members are sincerely praying for the recovery of the player they deeply cherish and love," expressing their profound grief.
The statement continued, "Our club is currently enduring an incredibly terrible and heartbreaking time, relying on each other to get through it. We kindly ask that you respect the privacy of the victims for the time being to help us manage the situation."
Meanwhile, police stated that the incident is not related to terrorism.
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