Update: The New York City Police Department has said that the incident is not related to terrorism. It is currently being investigated as an accident.
Videos By Rare
Just in: Times Square incident being investigated as an accident based on preliminary information – @brynnCNN told by NYPD
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) May 18, 2017
ABC News reports that the suspect is a 26-year-old man who has already received two DWIs prior to Thursday’s incident:
JUST IN: Driver in custody after Times Square crash is 26-year-old man with two DWIs; he tried to flee scene, law enforcement sources say. pic.twitter.com/QbBT1wAef4
— ABC News (@ABC) May 18, 2017
A vehicle in New York City struck at pedestrians in Times Square, according to Reuters.
BREAKING: Speeding vehicle strikes pedestrians on sidewalk in New York City's Times Square – building announcement pic.twitter.com/9QrgmCpVTo
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 18, 2017
At least 10 people are being treated for injuries.
MORE: At least 10 people receiving treatment after vehicle strikes pedestrians in New York's Times Square – Reuters witness
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 18, 2017
According to witnesses, at least one person has died from the incident.
MORE: At least one person dead after vehicle strikes pedestrians in New York's Times Square – Reuters witness
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 18, 2017
RELATED: A Pennsylvania school bus carrying 14 students was left flipped on its side after a hit-and-run
Pictures from bystanders show the aftermath:
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
— J Silver Platinum (@JSilverPlatinum) May 18, 2017
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
The cause of the incident and identity of the driver has not yet been reported.
This story is developing.