15 people were injured and taken to hospital after a Studio Tour tram crashed. universal studios hollywood Saturday (April 20th).
The incident was confirmed on social media by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which said that at 9:05 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a streetcar accident and 15 patients were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. ” announced.
He further added: [California Highway Patrol] The investigative agency will take the lead in all future investigations. ”
Studio tour operations resumed
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies Maria Abar said to LA Times A four-car streetcar was said to have collided. “There was some problem with the brakes. We don’t know exactly yet.”
In a statement (via hollywood reporter), Universal Studios Hollywood said, “Saturday night during the studio tour, a streetcar struck a guardrail while making a left turn.
“Our thoughts continue to be with the guests involved and we are grateful that the injuries were minor, according to government reports. We are continuing to work closely with authorities to investigate the incident and safety remains our top priority. We have re-routed and resumed Studio Tour operations and have enhanced operational and safety protocols.”
The park’s Studio Tour attraction takes visitors on a backlot trip through real film and television production studios. Guests experience flash floods and earthquakes, and meet King Kong and Jaws.
Starting this week, Universal Studios Hollywood will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Studio Tour.
In more news, the park is converting the diesel-hydraulic engines of its 21 Studio Tour trams to electric engines to reduce carbon emissions and noise pollution.first four train Debut in 2022.
Operated by Universal Theme park Hollywood and Orlando, as well as Japan, Beijing and Singapore.
Image courtesy of Universal
