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Taxi Jumps Curb Near Macy's on Christmas Day, Injuring Six; Driver May Have Had Medical Episode

Dec 26, 2024, 12:03 AM

On Christmas Day, a New York City taxi cab jumped the curb and struck multiple pedestrians in Herald Square, injuring at least six people, including a 9-year-old boy and his mother visiting from another country. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. near Macy's department store at West 34th Street and Sixth Avenue, a busy area filled with holiday shoppers. Authorities believe the 58-year-old taxi driver may have suffered a medical episode, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. Three people were transported to local hospitals with varying injuries. The driver is being evaluated, and no arrests or charges have been made. The investigation is ongoing.