Five dead as car ploughs through Waukesha parade | First Thing

More than 40 others injured after an SUV drove into crowds at a Christmas celebration in Wisconsin. Plus, is there a turkey shortage?

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A vehicle has ploughed into crowds at a Christmas parade in a town in Wisconsin, killing five people and injuring more than 40 adults and children, including some from dance troupes and marching bands.

Was it a terror attack? The investigation was still very fluid", Thompson said, adding that he did not know if the incident was terror-related.

Was the driver arrested? Police confirmed one person of interest was in custody and the vehicle involved had been recovered.

Who were the victims? Police have not released the names or ages of the deceased. Here's everything we know so far.

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