Two children killed and 15 injured after drunk driver crashes into kids birthday party

Two children are dead and 15 people have been injured after a suspected drunk driver crashed into a birthday party at a boat club.

The two children who died at the scene on Saturday were a brother and sister – eight and five years old – according to a Michigan Sheriff.

The accident happened at the Swan Creek Boat Club in Berlin Township, about 30 miles south of Detroit.

Several people have also been seriously injured in the ‘chaotic’ scene, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough said.

He added: ‘The scene was described by the first responders as extremely chaotic, with high level of emotions of those directly involved and those who witnessed this horrific incident.’

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Three children and six adults were taken to area hospitals by two helicopters or ambulances, some with life-threatening injuries.

Others injured were given first aid at the scene, and some of them were taken to hospitals by private vehicles.

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The Michigan sheriff said a 66-year-old woman was behind the wheel of the vehicle when she crashed and travelled 25 feet into the building.

He did not identify the woman driving the vehicle but said she was taken into custody suspected of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing death.

She was co-operating with authorities, he said, and likely would face more charges as the investigation continues.

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Two children killed and 15 injured after drunk driver crashes into kids birthday party

Two children killed and 15 injured after drunk driver crashes into kids birthday party

Two children killed and 15 injured after drunk driver crashes into kids birthday party

Two children killed and 15 injured after drunk driver crashes into kids birthday party

Two children killed and 15 injured after drunk driver crashes into kids birthday party