BREAKING NEWS: Car Plows into Crowd in Tampa, 4 Dead, 11 Injured
At least 4 people are dead and 11 others injured after a car crashed into a crowd outside a bar in Tampa's Ybor City neighborhood early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on 7th Avenue.
The car, a silver 2019 Toyota Camry, was being pursued by the Florida Highway Patrol after a failed traffic stop. Police attempted a precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver, but it was unsuccessful. The Camry then sped away, striking a crowd of people outside the bar.
Eyewitnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with people running and screaming after the crash. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, providing medical aid to the injured.
The Tampa Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident, with the Florida Highway Patrol assisting. Police Chief Lee Bercaw has confirmed that the pursuit began after two cars were spotted racing on Hillsborough Avenue.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. The identities of the victims and the driver of the Camry have not been released. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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