Tragedy struck in Berlin, Michigan, as a woman under the influence of alcohol crashed her vehicle into a building where a joyous birthday party was being held. The incident resulted in the devastating loss of two young children and left fifteen others injured.

In a press conference, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough shared that the horrifying event took place at around 3:00 p.m. local time. The victims, an 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother, were siblings.

With nine of the injured, including three children, in critical condition, immediate medical attention was provided as they were rushed to the hospital from the Swan Boat Club, where the celebration was taking place.

While the identity of the woman responsible for the accident was not revealed, authorities disclosed that she is a 66-year-old who was apprehended without resistance. It was determined that she was driving while intoxicated.

The vehicle forcefully collided with and penetrated the north wall of the party venue, finally coming to a halt approximately 7.5 meters inside the building. The devastating outcome could not have been foreseen by the innocent children and their families who had gathered for the birthday festivities.

As the investigation into this heartbreaking incident progresses, Sheriff Goodnough expressed the likelihood of additional criminal charges being filed against the driver. Meanwhile, investigators are meticulously processing the evidence at the scene, identifying the victims, interviewing witnesses, and providing support to the grieving families.