Woman arrested for driving into festival crowd hours after explosion rocked same event
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An annual Maryland festival, known for drawing thousands of visitors each year, encountered multiple disruptions on Saturday. A chaotic scene unfolded when a woman drove into the crowded festival area, mere hours following a propane explosion that had already rattled the event.

The woman identified as 28-year-old Kai Deberry-Bostick was taken into custody and faced criminal charges after she “recklessly” broke through barriers and drove along a bustling avenue during the Main Street Festival in Laurel, Maryland, as reported by Laurel Police.

Footage from a police body camera captures Deberry-Bostick sitting in her vehicle, trying to figure out a way past the blocked street. A police officer can be seen expressing regret for the inconvenience and suggesting to call her a taxi.

The shocking encounter came just hours after a propane explosion as vendors were setting up. One person was injured in the explosion and sent to the hospital, Laurel Mayor Keith R. Sydnor said at a news conference.

A woman was arrested after she breached barriers and drove into a crowd at a festival in Maryland. The incident occurred after a propane explosion at the event.

“This is a festival that’s been going on for 44 years,” Sydnor said. “Unfortunately, this accident happened, but we’re glad everyone is safe.” (X / @cityoflaurel)

The festival’s parade, which usually kicks off the festival at 9 a.m., was canceled due to the incident. Sydnor added he does not think the investigation into the explosion will go further because it was likely a “negligent accident on the vendor setting up.”

“This is a festival that’s been going on for 44 years,” Sydnor said. “Unfortunately, this accident happened, but we’re glad everyone is safe.”

The Main Street Festival closes down Laurel, Maryland’s Main Street each year. It allows thousands of festival-goers to walk around and enjoy a parade, a range of food vendors, arts and crafts, and more, according to the City of Laurel, Maryland website.

Laurel Police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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