A man driving a U-Haul truck ran over several pedestrians in New York City on Monday before being stopped.
Fire department officials said at least four pedestrians and one police officer were injured at two different locations as a result of this incident, according to ABC News. Initial reports indicate several pedestrians were dragged by the truck after being hit.
.@NYCMayor has been briefed and has been following developments regarding the UHaul truck that struck multiple pedestrians this AM in Brooklyn.
While the suspect is in custody, the NYPD is still investigating.
There are no additional credible threats at this time.
— NYC Mayor’s Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) February 13, 2023
The truck was reportedly seen speeding through the Bay Ridge neighborhood, striking several people along the way before police were able to stop the vehicle in Brooklyn, according to ABC News. Officers stopped the U-Haul roughly three miles away from Bay Ridge, near the entrance to a tunnel that leads to Manhattan, according to ABC News. Bomb squad units responded to the scene, Fox News reported.
“While the suspect is in custody, the NYPD is still investigating. There are no additional credible threats at this time,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. (RELATED: Driver Goes Onto Sidewalk, Rams Into Four Children Waiting For School Bus)
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Police report numerous people are injured following the ramming. Bomb squad units have been requested to the scene immediately. Reports state that the Uhaul driver hit 6 pedestrians. pic.twitter.com/3mMu2KxBEt— 🇺🇸Will🇺🇸 (@notBilly) February 13, 2023
The driver of the vehicle is reportedly being held at the 72nd Precinct in Sunset Park, near Brooklyn, according to the Daily Mail.
This incident coincides with the death penalty phase of the trial against Islamic extremist Sayfullo Saipov, who killed eight people in the city in 2017 by running them over in a rented truck. It is not yet clear if Saipov’s attack is related to the incident Monday, according to ABC News.