NYC cab driver who plunged into crowd of pedestrians was experiencing medical emergency, police say
Injured pedestrians were taken to area hospital following the taxi cab crash
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A driver whose yellow taxi cab hit six pedestrians when he jumped a curb in a New York City shopping district on Christmas Day was having a medical emergency at the time, police said.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed to Fox News Digital that the 58-year-old cab driver launched the cab over the curb, plunging the vehicle into a group of pedestrians at Herald Square at 6th Avenue and West 34th Street just after 4 p.m. ET on Christmas Day.
The NYPD would not elaborate on the type of medical emergency, but said the driver was taken to the hospital following the incident and is in stable condition.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}NEW YORK CITY TAXI CAB PLOWS INTO GROUP OF PEDESTRIANS ON CHRISTMAS DAY, LEAVES AT LEAST 6 INJURED
A yellow taxi cab crashed into a group of pedestrians. At least six people were injured. (WNYW)
Three others were also hospitalized, police said. Authorities said that a 9-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with lacerations to his leg; a 41-year-old female was taken to the hospital with a head injury; and a 49-year-old female was taken to the hospital with a leg injury.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The other individuals refused further medical treatment following the crash, police said.
Image of the taxi cab that crashed into a group of pedestrians on Christmas Day in New York City. (WNYW)
Herald Square is a popular tourist destination, especially during the holiday season, where Broadway, Sixth Avenue and 34th Street meet.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}No one was arrested following the accident.