Four people were killed and 13 injured in an accident in the United States.

In the American city of Tampa, a man tried to escape from the police in a car, but lost control and crashed into a crowd of people, as a result of which four people were killed and at least 13 injured. This was reported on November 8 by FOX13 TV channel, citing local police chief Lee Berkow.

"Three pedestrians were pronounced dead at the scene, and the fourth victim died in hospital. <...> Official authorities reported that 13 more people were injured," the publication says.

It is specified that the driver of the car was arrested. He is accused of murder and attempting to escape from police officers. The law enforcement agencies also added that the street where the incident occurred was closed off during the investigation. In addition, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor reacted to the incident.

"The investigation into this disaster is ongoing, and we are working to get answers," he said in a message on Twitter. Twitter).

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Earlier, on October 22, ABC News reported that three people were killed and four injured in a massive accident involving eight vehicles in Ontario, California. It was clarified that the 21-year-old driver was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence of narcotic substances.

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