Universal Studios Hollywood Tram Crashes, Leaving 15 Injured
variety.comMichaela Zee A tram accident at Universal Studios Hollywood injured 15 riders on Saturday night, authorities said. The Los Angeles County Fire Department units were dispatched shortly after 9 p.m.
PT to the theme park, the department said in a social media post. A total of 15 people sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
In a statement to Variety, a Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson confirmed “there was a tram incident 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,” the spokesperson added.
The California Highway Patrol, which is leading the investigation, released a report Sunday afternoon on the collision. While making a left turn, the tram’s last car “collided with a metal guardrail on the right side of the roadway causing it to tilt and eject multiple passengers from the tram,” the reported stated.
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