A yellow taxi driver hit six pedestrians when he jumped on the sidewalk in New York City Police said the Christmas Day shopping area was experiencing a medical emergency at the time.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed to Fox News Digital that the 58-year-old cab driver launched the cab over the curb, sending the vehicle crashing into a group of pedestrians in Herald Square at 6th Avenue and West 34th Street just after 4 p.m. pm ET on Christmas Day.
The NYPD did not provide details about the type From a medical emergencyHowever, he said that the driver was taken to hospital after the accident and was in stable condition.
A yellow taxi collided with a group of pedestrians. At least six people were injured. (feminine)
Three others were also taken to hospital, police said. Authorities said a 9-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with lacerations to his leg. A 41-year-old woman was taken to hospital with a head injury; A 49-year-old woman was taken to hospital with an injury to her leg.
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Other individuals refused further medical treatment After the accidentThe police said.
A photo of the taxi that crashed into a group of pedestrians on Christmas Day in New York City. (feminine)
Herald Square is a Popular tourist destinationEspecially during the holiday season, where Broadway, Sixth Avenue, and 34th Street meet.
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No one was arrested following the incident.
