Manhattan Pedestrian Crash Leaves 2 Dead and 3 Seriously Injured
Two people were killed and three others were seriously injured Friday afternoon after a vehicle struck pedestrians in Manhattan, turning a busy New York City street into an emergency scene within moments.
Police arrested a 61-year-old driver after the crash, according to early information from authorities. Investigators are still working to determine exactly why the vehicle lost control and hit people on the street.
Emergency crews rushed to the area, treated the injured, secured the scene, and began gathering evidence. Nearby roads were temporarily restricted as officials documented the crash site and reviewed what happened.
What Authorities Are Investigating
Officials are looking into several possible causes.
One possibility being reviewed is whether the driver may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash. However, authorities have not confirmed that as the cause.
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