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The moment a giant monster truck crashed into a crowd at a Netherlands show and killed three people Sunday was captured on video by dozens of bystanders.
The accident was caught from several angles and shows the truck revving up for a big stunt over five cars before careening into an surprises crowd protected only by a small metal fence.
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A child is among the dead. There were more than 20 injuries stemming from the accident at the show in Haaksbergen, Hans Gerritsen near the German border, according to the Telegraaf, a Netherlands newspaper.
The 1,500 horsepower truck seriously injured six of those victims which required a helicopter transport to a nearby hospital.
The driver of the truck is being questioned by police, de Telegraaf reported.
The show which was set up in the Haaksbergen town center is an annual event which requires a safety permit.
'A lovely festive afternoon ended in a drama. This is a disaster for Haaksbergen,' wrote deputy Mayor Van Vlaanderen, said in a statement translated to English.
It's likely either the brakes failed or the gas pedal got stuck, one of the show's organizers, Geelof Kanis told RTV Oost.
With News Wire Services.
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