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Multiple injured after automotive plows into pedestrians in New York’s Herald Square

Multiple people have been injured after a car plowed into pedestrians in New York’s Herald Square in a Christmas Day horror. 

NYPD told DailyMail.com the vehicle struck several people at 6th and West 34th Street in the middle of Manhattan just after 4pm. 

It’s unclear whether the crash was intentional or an accident, and how many people were hit. Multiple people were taken to area hospitals in stable condition. 

It’s also not known what type of vehicle was involved in the carnage and whether it veered into pedestrians on a crosswalk or sidewalk. 

The driver has not been identified and police have not yet made any arrests or charges.  

Multiple people have been injured after a car plowed into pedestrians in New York's Herald Square (pictured) in a Christmas Day horror

Multiple people have been injured after a car plowed into pedestrians in New York’s Herald Square (pictured) in a Christmas Day horror

NYPD told DailyMail.com the vehicle struck several people at 6th and West 34th Street by Herald Square (pictured) in the middle of Manhattan just after 4pm

NYPD told DailyMail.com the vehicle struck several people at 6th and West 34th Street by Herald Square (pictured) in the middle of Manhattan just after 4pm

Herald Square is home to Macy’s flagship department store, where tourists flock over the Christmas period, especially December 25. 

Police are on scene at the major shopping district right in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. NYPD said the investigation is ongoing. 

This is a breaking news story with updates to follow.