Breaking news.
A speeding vehicle has struck pedestrians on a sidewalk in Times Square in New York City.
One person has died and 19 others have been injured according to the New York Fire Department.
#FDNY confirms updated patient count at Times Square motor vehicle incident – 19 injuries, 1 fatality
— FDNY (@FDNY) May 18, 2017
The area has been closed off by the New York Police Department.
13 total patients currently reported at scene of motor vehicle accident in Times Square pic.twitter.com/ySwtL6ZLoc
— FDNY (@FDNY) May 18, 2017
A witness told Reuters the vehicle had driven against the traffic and on to the sidewalk, striking pedestrians.
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The driver of the car was arrested at the scene.
Police have said that there’s no evidence the incident was terror related, and the driver has been tested for being under the influence of alcohol following his arrest.
Video of suspect in Times Square car "accident" being arrested by NYPD. pic.twitter.com/fFbFEiZxR7
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) May 18, 2017
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