- Multiple people protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainments in New York City on Friday were struck by a vehicle in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan.
- It’s unclear if anyone was injured in the incident.
- Video on Twitter shows a woman being taken into custody by New York police officers.
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A driver rammed a vehicle into a crowd of people apparently protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainments in New York City on Friday.
It’s unclear how many may be injured following the incident, but NBC New York reported that six pedestrians were hit by a vehicle in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan and that injuries didn’t appear to be life-threatening.
According to an activist filming the scene, the incident happened during a march in solidarity for ICE detainees who are currently on a hunger strike.
Video on Twitter shows a woman being taken into custody by New York police officers, but officials haven’t commented on any arrests yet.
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The NYPD told people to avoid the area around 3rd Avenue & 39 Avenue "due to a vehicle collision involving multiple pedestrians."
New York City's Emergency Management team warned on Twitter that anyone driving in the area should expect traffic delays, road closures, and emergency vehicles in the area.
There is no further information available yet.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.