2 dead as vehicle plows into spectators at Texas drag racing event

The accident happened at an event called Airport Race Wars 2.

Two people were killed and several others seriously injured after a drag racer lost control and plowed into spectators at an event in Texas.

The accident happened at about 3:20 p.m. local time when a car taking part in a race left the runway and hit multiple parked vehicles and people watching the event, the Kerrville Police Department said.

The event, called Airport Race Wars 2, was being held at Kerrville-Kerr County Airport, northwest of San Antonio.

In addition to the two deaths, four people were airlifted to medical facilities in San Antonio, according to the Kerrville police. A fifth person is being treated at Peterson Regional Medical Center in Kerrville.