18 May 2017 | 05:01 PM UTC
United States: Car rams pedestrians in Times Square (New York); avoid area
Police cordon off area around New York’s Times Square, surrounding buildings on lockdown after car rams into pedestrians; unclear if incident accident or intentional
Event
A speeding car rammed into pedestrians on a sidewalk at Times Square in New York City around noon on Thursday, May 18. At least ten people are reportedly receiving treatment and emerging reports indicate that one person has died. Emergency vehicles are on the scene and the surrounding area has been cordoned off, with nearby buildings reportedly on lockdown. There is currently no information to indicate whether the incident was an accident or intentional. Details are still emerging; avoid the area.
Advice
All those present in New York City are advised to avoid Times Square and to follow all instructions as issued by local authorities.
