Midtown Manhattan Taxi Crash: Six Pedestrians Hit, Three Injured
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Midtown Manhattan Taxi Crash: Six Pedestrians Hit, Three Injured

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Summary:

  • Taxi crashes into pedestrians near Macy's Herald Square.

  • Three people, including a child, hospitalized; others refused treatment.

  • Driver may have suffered a medical episode; investigation ongoing.

  • All victims reported to be in stable condition.

  • Accident scene involved a damaged taxi and police response.

Midtown Manhattan Taxi Crash Injures Six

A yellow taxi jumped the curb near Macy's Herald Square around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, striking six pedestrians. Three people, including a 9-year-old boy, were taken to area hospitals. The others refused medical treatment. All victims were reported to be in stable condition.

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Police are investigating the incident and suspect the driver may have experienced a medical episode, though this has yet to be confirmed. The taxi's front bumper was detached and the vehicle was later towed.

The accident scene was quickly secured by police. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as emergency responders arrived on the scene.

This incident highlights the importance of pedestrian safety in busy urban areas. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

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