ALERT: New York- Car Crashes into Pedestrians in Times Square (May 18, 2017)

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Alert: New York – Car Crashes into Pedestrians in Times Square

A car crashed into pedestrians in New York City’s Times Square a short while ago. There are reports of multiple injuries and police have closed off the area.

According to WABC-TV in New York:

Multiple people have been injured after a car crash in the middle of a busy Times Square in New York City Thursday.

The car crashed at west 44th Street and Seventh Avenue, striking multiple pedestrians.

Their conditions are unknown. The car appeared to catch fire after crashing.

Police will close Broadway from West 42nd Street to West 49th Street.

iTV News is reporting:

A speeding vehicle struck multiple pedestrians on a sidewalk in New York City’s Times Square on Thursday, according to reports.

An injured pedestrian told Reuters that the driver’s actions appeared to be “intentional”.

At least 10 people were reportedly being treated for injuries on the ground after the collision at the Midtown Manhattan tourist site.

The witness said at least seven people were being loaded onto stretchers, while another was covered with a blood-stained blanket.

Shoes were reportedly left scattered on the ground after the crash.

The New York Police Department closed off the area.

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