NYC Taxi Jumps Curb on Christmas, Injuring Six Pedestrians: Driver's Medical Episode Suspected
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NYC Taxi Jumps Curb on Christmas, Injuring Six Pedestrians: Driver's Medical Episode Suspected

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Summary:

  • NYC taxi driver involved in Christmas Day accident injuring six pedestrians.

  • Police believe the driver suffered a medical episode.

  • Two Australian citizens were among the injured.

  • Incident occurred in Herald Square, near Macy's.

  • No criminality suspected at this time.

NYC Taxi Crash on Christmas Day: Driver Suffers Medical Episode

On Christmas Day, a yellow taxi in Manhattan's Herald Square jumped the curb, striking six pedestrians. New York City police reported that the 58-year-old taxi driver experienced a medical episode, leading to the incident. Thankfully, no criminality is suspected at this time.

Injuries and Recovery

Among the injured were two Australian citizens (receiving consular assistance), a 9-year-old boy with a thigh laceration, and two women (ages 49 and 41) with leg injuries. All victims were hospitalized in stable condition. Three additional pedestrians refused medical attention.

The driver was also taken to the hospital in stable condition for evaluation.

Herald Square Incident

The incident occurred across from Macy's flagship store in Herald Square, a bustling shopping area known for its Christmas displays and tourist foot traffic. The busy intersection makes this accident particularly concerning.

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