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Taxi Cab Injures Six Pedestrians in New York City
A yellow taxi cab struck a group of pedestrians at a busy intersection in New York City on Christmas Day, injuring at least six people. The incident occurred at Herald Square, a popular tourist destination.
Police confirmed that the taxi driver was a 58-year-old man and have not yet determined the cause of the crash. The injured victims, ranging in age from 9 to 49, were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Three individuals sustained head or leg injuries, while the others declined further medical attention.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident. No arrests have been made at this time.