In new York a car crashed into a crowd of passers-by: the shocking details

There were photos of the incident.

The car crashed into bystanders on the square times square in new York.

According to the Agency, one person was killed, another 23 were injured.

The incident occurred at noon local time (19:00 Kyiv time. – Ed.) when a red Honda sedan crashed into the crowd near Broadway and 45th street.

The new York city police called the incident an accident and confirmed that as a result of PE is affected.

“One man was arrested after a car accident in times square. It is believed that this is an isolated case, the investigation will continue,” – said in a microblog of the police on Twitter.

About the incident informed the US President Donald trump.

“The US President was aware of the situation in times square and will receive new information,” – said in Twitter, the press Secretary of the White house Sean Spicer.

“It’s a tough day for new York. 23 people were injured during today’s incident in times square, including one person who died. The offender is in custody. Based on the information available to us at the moment, there is no indication that this was an act of terrorism. We are deeply worried about the injured and especially for the family of the deceased young woman. We pray for them,” commented Facebook in a new York city mayor bill de Blasio.

The incident was not a terrorist act.

Local media said that the attacker is 26 years old, he is from the Bronx.

According to police, during the emergency, he was in a state of alcoholic or narcotic intoxication. Later, a new driver data. His name is Richard Rojas and previously he was arrested by the police.

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