Drag racer slams into spectators in Texas; 2 killed, 5 injured

A driver lost control during a drag racing event in Kerrville, Texas, and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two and injuring at least five.

A driver lost control during a Texas drag racing event and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two and injuring at least five others Saturday, authorities said.

The crash occurred Saturday afternoon at an event called "Airport Race Wars 2" at the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport, police said in a news release. The organized event involved drivers speeding down a runway as they competed for cash.