Siblings killed, multiple injured, as vehicle crashes into Michigan birthday party

NEW DELHI: An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother were killed and several others were injured when a car crashed into a birthday party at the Swan Creek Boat Club in Michigan on Saturday.
According to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough, a 66-year-old woman, suspected of driving under the influence, crashed her vehicle into a children's birthday party at the boat club, located approximately 30 miles south of Detroit.
"The scene was described by the first responders as extremely chaotic, with high level of emotions of those directly involved and those who witnessed this horrific incident," Sheriff Goodnough stated.
Two helicopters and ambulances transported three children and six adults to nearby hospitals with life-threatening injuries. Additional injured individuals received first aid at the scene, while some were taken to hospitals by private vehicles.
The woman driving the vehicle, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken into custody and is being held at the Monroe County Jail on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing death. She is cooperating with authorities, and additional charges are likely to be filed as the investigation progresses.
Authorities were informed that the woman may have been at a nearby tavern prior to the incident, prompting them to close the establishment and plan to execute a search warrant as part of the ongoing investigation.
(With inputs from agencies)