The driver started doing a tire burn-off- but it went horribly wrong.
According to the AP news wire- the car spun- struck a utility pole- then spun into the crowd. Four died and at least 15 were injured.
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Saturday, June 16, 2007
Dragster In A Parade Kills 4 In Tennessee
Selmer, TN.- about 80 miles east of Memphis- was holding a charitable parade for kids earlier today- when a dragster in the parade decided to entertain the crowd.
The driver started doing a tire burn-off- but it went horribly wrong.
According to the AP news wire- the car spun- struck a utility pole- then spun into the crowd. Four died and at least 15 were injured.
The driver started doing a tire burn-off- but it went horribly wrong.
According to the AP news wire- the car spun- struck a utility pole- then spun into the crowd. Four died and at least 15 were injured.
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The death toll is up to 7 now, and around 20 injured.
Please note, the driver did not just "Decide" to show off. That was a planned exhibition that had been done successfully numerous times in the past.
It is a tragedy. A terrible accident. But it was not intentional, nor was it some "Hot-Shot" just showing off.
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