Car plows into Times Square crowd; 1 dead, about 20 hurt
Police do not suspect terrorism as sedan crashes into crowded Manhattan tourist spot, driver being tested for alcohol
NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official said that a car plowed into a crowd of pedestrians in Times Square killing one person and injuring about 20 others.
The official told The Associated Press that the driver was taken into custody after the Thursday lunchtime crash and was being tested for alcohol.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation was ongoing.
Police do not suspect a link to terrorism.
Television images taken at the scene showed people being taken away on stretchers.
The car came to rest with two of its wheels in the air, leaning on a lamppost and steel barriers intended to block vehicles from getting onto the sidewalk.
The White House said that President Donald Trump has been “made aware” of the incident and that he will continue to receive updates as the situation unfolds.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer tweeted that Trump was briefed before New York authorities confirmed the death.
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