Developing story:
A car has hit pedestrians in Times Square, New York.
At least 13 people have been injured and one is reported to have died.
An injured pedestrian says the driver’s actions appeared to have been “intentional”.
Other witnesses said the vehicle drove against traffic and onto the pavement before striking the pedestrians.
NYPD has said the incdident was an accident. That the driver was known to police and has previous convictions of driving under the influence.
More to follow as news comes in.
What's happening in Times Square?? This car was in the sidewalk and people are on the streets pic.twitter.com/PsepRtfrAr
— gb (@gb__) May 18, 2017
#BREAKING: Multiple people have been struck by a vehicle in Times Square. https://t.co/tzrr2T4SJD pic.twitter.com/xjLBgYi0Oi
— CBS New York (@CBSNewYork) May 18, 2017
WNBC camera shows emergency vehicles in Times Square after reports of a car running over pedestrians pic.twitter.com/DAxVIURp3H
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) May 18, 2017
Times Square just went nuts. People screaming and running, the place is swarming with emergency vehicles and cops. People injured. WTF pic.twitter.com/oqQFcr75Uh
— Josh Silverman (@Bad_Episode) May 18, 2017
