7 die in illegal drag race

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7 Killed in Drag Racing Crash

Reported by: Sara Spangler
Email: [email protected]
Last Update: 9:21 am

Seven people were killed and several others were injured early Saturday morning when a car spun out of control during a drag race, striking bystanders.

It happened at around 3:40 a.m. on Route 210 near Pine Lane in Prince George's County. According to a police spokesperson, people were gathered on the side of the road, presumably to watch a drag race. One of the cars racing lost control and hit several people in the crowd.

A tractor trailer attempting to avoid the crash may also have hit a bystander.

Seven people total were killed in what police are saying is one of the worst accident scenes they have scene.

Four more people were also transported to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

Stay with ABC 2 News and abc2news.com for updates on this developing story.

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