15 injured after tram crash at Universal Studios theme park: LA officials

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Fifteen people were injured after a tram at Universal Studios Hollywood crashed on Saturday night.

Authorities responded to the theme park shortly after 9 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Emergency crews found 15 people injured at the scene after a crash involving a studio tour tram.

Most were found with minor injuries while at least one person was found with critical injuries, authorities said. They were all transported to a local hospital for treatment.

It’s unclear what caused the tram’s collision or if any other vehicles were involved.

The Studio Tour, which celebrated its 60th anniversary this year, remains one of the theme park’s most popular attractions. Riders are transported on a one-hour backlot tour of some of the most iconic film sets in Hollywood history. Throughout the tour, guests encounter several interactive elements including animatronics, 3-D motion, sound stages with special effects, and more.

A Universal Studios spokesperson provided a statement to Nexstar’s KTLA saying, “There was a tram incident at the theme park tonight that resulted in multiple minor injuries, confirmed by the LA County Fire Dept. We are working to support our guests and understand the circumstances that led to the accident.”

The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.

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