17 injured after vehicle plows into World Cup fans in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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At least 17 people were injured Wednesday night when a vehicle drove through a crowd in the tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas. The incident took place during celebrations following Mexico's victory in a World Cup match.

According to a statement from Los Cabos city hall, preliminary information suggests the vehicle was surrounded by a group of people before it drove through the crowd. The reasons for the action are to be determined by the competent authority.

Videos circulating on social media show a car repeatedly accelerating into the crowd. The driver was subsequently arrested and taken into custody with injuries.

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