Two dead as car hits crowd at South By Southwest festival [feedly]

Two dead as car hits crowd at South By Southwest festival
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Twenty others injured when vehicle drove though temporary barricades set up for festival in Austin, Texas

Police say two people have died after a car drove through temporary barricades set up for the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Texas and struck a crowd of pedestrians.

Lt Brian Moon says two people were confirmed dead at the scene in central Austin, on a street where several clubs are. The officer said that 21 others were taken to hospital, most with minor injuries. Five to seven had more serious injuries, he added.

The crash happened at about 12.30am local time on Thursday. Police say the driver has been taken into custody.