NEW YORK — A taxi driver struck six pedestrians. The incident occurred after the driver jumped a curb in Manhattan’s Herald Square shopping district on Christmas Day. The driver was experiencing a medical episode at the time, police said Thursday.

The 58-year-old driver was hospitalized in stable condition for evaluation after the incident, according to New York City police. The nature of the medical episode was not disclosed.

Three pedestrians were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. A 9-year-old boy had a thigh laceration. A 49-year-old woman had a leg injury. A 41-year-old woman was also injured. All were listed in stable condition.

Three other pedestrians — women aged 19, 37 and 49 — declined medical treatment at the scene.

The crash occurred across from Macy’s flagship department store, a major tourist destination known for its elaborate holiday window displays. Police said no criminal charges are being pursued at this time.

Source: AP