WASHINGTON (BHN)- A tragic accident Wednesday claimed the lives of 16 Muslims participating in the "Million Muslim March" in Washington DC.
Witnesses say a large group of motorcyclists coming up behind the estimated 25 Muslims marching in the street accidentally ran over most of them. Horrified onlookers report some fleeing victims were killed in a nearby park, apparently by panicked bikers who became disoriented.
A police spokesman said the bikers told them they originally thought the marchers were "a flock of seagulls" until it was too late to stop or swerve. "I can tell you the bikers were extremely upset - some of the bikes were really damaged," he said.
Authorities promise a full investigation.