Siblings, 8, and 5, killed and 15 others injured after suspected drunk driver smashes into children's birthday party

21 April 2024, 07:54 | Updated: 21 April 2024, 08:06

A five-year-old boy and his eight-year-old sister have been killed after a suspected drunk driver crashed into a birthday party at a boat club in the US state of Michigan.

A further 15 people were injured when the car struck the club during the event hosted at the Swan Boat Club in Berlin Township, around 30 miles south of Detroit, on Saturday afternoon.

At least nine people were taken to hospital - some of them seriousy injured, authorities said.

A 66-year-old woman - who was driving the vehicle - has been arrested.

Footage has emerged of the vehicle speeding erratically before hitting the outside of the building.

Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough says the woman remains in custody.

He added additional criminal charges will likely be brought against her.

In a post to Facebook, the club announced it was closed tomorrow following the "terrible accident" which caused damage to the pavilion.

"Please keep all the people and families in attendance in your prayers," they added.

The sheriff added investigators remain at the scene.

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