Three people killed at Oklahoma drag racing event

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Two first responders and an event volunteer were killed in separate incidents at a sanctioned drag racing event in Pittsburg County Oklahoma.

The event volunteer, Justin Faulkner, was electrocuted while setting up for the race. He was the husband of the town’s mayor.

Two first responders were killed when a car veered off the course and into the area where the first responders were staged.

2 First Responders and Mayor's Husband Die in Separate Accidents Tied to Drag Racing Event

Two first responders and the husband of a local mayor are dead after two separate accidents tied to a drag racing event in Oklahoma, officials said.

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[Twick]

Good lord. That event was cursed!

 

[whydidshedoit]

Two first responders and an event volunteer were killed in separate incidents at a sanctioned drag racing event in Pittsburg County Oklahoma.

The event volunteer, Justin Faulkner, was electrocuted while setting up for the race. He was the husband of the town’s mayor.

Two first responders were killed when a car veered off the course and into the area where the first responders were staged.

2 First Responders and Mayor's Husband Die in Separate Accidents Tied to Drag Racing Event

Two first responders and the husband of a local mayor are dead after two separate accidents tied to a drag racing event in Oklahoma, officials said.

people.com

Heartbreaking on every level. These events rely so much on volunteers and local responders, and to lose three people in two separate incidents is devastating for the whole community. Thinking of the families and everyone who was out there that day.