5 people dead after a car drives into a Christmas parade in the U.S.

“At this time, we can confirm that 5 people are deceased and over 40 are injured. However, these numbers may change as we collect additional information. Many people have self-transported to area hospitals. The Police Department has the person of interest in custody,” Waukesha Police Department said in a statement on Facebook.

Video circulating on social media platforms shows a speeding vehicle ram through participants of the Christmas parade. (ILKHA)