A medical emergency involving a 58-year-old taxi driver resulted in six pedestrian injuries on Christmas Day in New York City's Herald Square shopping district. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. ET when the driver's cab jumped the curb at 6th Avenue and West 34th Street, striking a group of people near the renowned Macy's store.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed the details and stated that the driver was transported to a hospital and is currently in stable condition. Authorities haven't disclosed the specific nature of the medical episode.
Among the injured, a 9-year-old boy sustained leg lacerations, a 41-year-old woman suffered a head injury, and a 49-year-old woman incurred a leg injury. All three were hospitalized. Three other individuals involved declined further medical attention at the scene.
Herald Square, a bustling intersection of Broadway, Sixth Avenue, and 34th Street, is a major tourist attraction, particularly during the holiday season. No arrests were made in connection with the incident.
