Racecar Crashes Into Fans At Texas Drag Race Event Killing 2 Boys, Injuring 8

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A drag racing event at Kerrville-Kerr County Airport in Kerrville, Texas turned deadly on Saturday when a driver lost control of his ride and slammed into spectators, killing two boys and injuring eight others...

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The Kerrville Police Department said in a statement that a 6-year-old boy was killed at the scene and an 8-year-old boy later died at the Peterson Regional Medical Center due to injuries suffered in the wreck.

Cops say eight others -- ranging from three months old to 46 years old -- were injured in the accident as well. The driver, meanwhile, was hurt in the crash but is said to be in stable condition.

The KPD says an investigation into the wreck is ongoing.

Flyin Diesel Performance -- which organized the event for the 3,500 fans -- added that it's working with the KPD ... and is devastated by the tragedy.

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