Fifteen people were injured in a streetcar crash at Universal Studios Hollywood on Saturday night.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. However, KTLA reported that at least one person was seriously injured.
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According to a statement from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, “Deputies responded to the lower level parking lot of Universal Studios Hollywood in reference to a tour tram crash. The collision caused several passengers to fall from the vehicle.”
The tram is used on the theme park’s signature Studio Tour, transporting guests inside the sets of iconic Hollywood movies. It is unclear what caused the accident or whether other vehicles were involved, but LASD told Entertainment Weekly, “The cause of the accident is still under investigation and no further information is available at this time.”
LACFD Public Relations Office He acknowledged the incident in a tweet.wrote, “At 9:05 a.m., units were called to a streetcar accident and 15 patients were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. CHP will be the lead investigator for all future investigations.” ing.
“Saturday night during the Studio Tour, a streetcar struck a guardrail while making a left turn,” a Universal Studios spokesperson said in a statement. entertainment weekly. “Our thoughts continue to be with the guests involved and we are grateful that the injuries reported by government agencies were minor.”
The statement continued: “We continue to work closely with public authorities, including the California Highway Patrol, to investigate the incident, and safety remains our top priority. We have rerouted the route and We have resumed operations for the Studio Tour and are strengthening our operations and activities.” Safety protocols. ”
Earlier this month, Universal Studios Hollywood announced a 2022 incident in which a passenger claimed to have been stranded while riding J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey attraction, which tours famous locations from the wizarding world. was hit by a lawsuit stemming from the The Hall, the Hogwarts grounds, and the Quidditch pitch.
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