New York City taxi cab plows into group of pedestrians on Christmas Day, leaves at least 6 injured

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NYC taxi smashes into pedestrians on Christmas Day

At least six people were injured when a taxi cab hit them in Herald Square near the iconic Macy’s store. (Credit: Fox 5 New York)

A taxi cab plowed into a group of pedestrians in busy New York City, leaving at least six injured at an iconic tourist hot spot on Christmas Day.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed to Fox News Digital that a taxi cab struck a group of pedestrians at Herald Square at 6th and West 34th Street just after 4 p.m.

The taxi cab driver was identified as a 58-year-old man, police said. They did not share what led to the crash.

The six patients in various conditions were taken to local hospitals for treatment, police said.

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A yellow taxi cab crashed into a group of pedestrians. At least six people were injured. (WNYW)

Authorities said that a 9-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with lacerations to his leg; a 41-year-old female was taken to the hospital with a head injury and a 49-year-old female was taken to the hospital with a leg injury.

The other individuals refused further medical treatment following the crash, police said.

Image of the taxi cab that crashed into a group of pedestrians on Christmas Day in New York City. (WNYW)

Herald Square is a popular tourist destination, especially during the holiday season, where Broadway, Sixth Avenue and 34th Street meet.

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No one was arrested following the accident and the cause of the incident is still under investigation, police said.

Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. 

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