Fifteen individuals were hurt when a cable car crashed at Universal Studios Hollywood on Saturday night, according to authorities.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department shared on social networks that it reacted to the amusement park simply after 9 p.m. for reports of a crash.
“A cable car trip remained in development on the Universal Studios Hollywood back lot,” Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department informed The Hollywood Reporter in a declaration. “The cable car had actually simply passed the Jurassic Park Cars and was making a turn to head northbound on Avenue M. Due to unidentified factors, while working out the turn onto Avenue M, the last cars and truck of the cable car hit a metal guardrail on the best side of the highway triggering it to tilt and eject numerous guests from the cable car.”
“Fifteen guests were transferred to regional medical facilities for medical treatment and assessments with small to moderate injuries,” the declaration included. “The reason for the crash is still under examination. Alcohol and drugs are ruled out to be a consider this crash.”
A representative with Universal Studios Hollywood shared in a declaration to THR Saturday night, “There was a cable car occurrence at the amusement park tonight that led to several small injuries, validated by the LA County Fire Dept. We are working to support our visitors and comprehend the scenarios that caused the mishap.”
Universal Studios trip is among the amusement park’s most popular tourist attractions, taking riders on a one-hour backlot trip to see behind the scenes where a few of Hollywood’s many unforgettable movies and tv programs were recorded. A few of the motion picture sets included in the trip are Jaws and Jordan Peele’s Nope
Beginning next week, Universal Studios Hollywood is likewise commemorating the 60th anniversary of the trip, which they called the “World-Famous Studio Tour,” after its launching in 1964.
April 21, 11:41 a.m. Upgraded with declaration from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.