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A streetcar crash at Universal Studios Hollywood Saturday night left 15 people injured, authorities said.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department shared on social media that they responded to a report of a crash at the theme park just after 9 p.m.
First responders said they found 15 people with minor injuries at the scene on Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood after a Studio Tour tram crashed. All were taken to local hospitals for treatment, officials said.
It was not immediately clear what led to the accident or how many streetcars were involved, but the California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
A Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson said in a statement: hollywood reporter On Saturday night, the Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed that there was a tram accident at the theme park tonight that resulted in multiple minor injuries. We are working to support our guests and understand the circumstances that led to the accident. There is.”
The Universal Studios Tour is one of the theme park’s most popular attractions, taking passengers on a one-hour backlot tour to see behind-the-scenes filming of some of Hollywood’s most memorable movies and television shows. Some of the movie sets featured on the tour include: jaws and Jordan Peele’s no.
Starting next week, Universal Studios Hollywood will also celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ride known as the “World Famous Studio Tour” since its debut in 1964.
