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Was a medical condition the cause of the NYC Herald Square taxi incident on Christmas Day 2024?
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Taxi Plows Into Pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square, Injuring Six Including Child; Driver, 58, Under Evaluation
Dec 25, 2024, 10:58 PM
On Christmas Day, a yellow taxi cab veered onto the sidewalk in Herald Square, Manhattan, injuring at least six pedestrians, including a young boy. The incident occurred around 4 PM near Macy's, a busy shopping area. Emergency responders reported multiple injuries, with at least three individuals hospitalized. The driver, a 58-year-old man, is being evaluated for a possible medical issue at the time of the crash, and no arrests have been made. Authorities are investigating whether the incident was accidental or intentional. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, and video footage from the area has surfaced online.
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