Tragedy in Lower Manhattan: Pickup Truck Crashes into Parkgoers, Claiming Three LivesTragedy in Lower Manhattan: Pickup Truck Crashes into Parkgoers, Claiming Three Lives On July 5, 2024, a horrific incident occurred in Lower Manhattan’s Corleones Hook Park. A pickup truck plowed into a crowd of revelers celebrating US Independence Day, leaving three dead and seven wounded. According to local authorities, the truck targeted ten individuals attending the festive gathering. According to Xinhua news agency, the driver was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, with no apparent indications of terrorism. New York Mayor Eric Adams emphasized that the driver had been detained but that his name had not yet been made public. The crash is still being investigated, but preliminary findings rule out any terrorist motive. This tragedy casts a pall over the Independence Day celebrations and raises concerns about the prevalence of drunk driving and its devastating consequences. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of responsible driving and the need to prioritize public safety on festive occasions.
New York, July 5, 2024-
A pickup truck has crashed in a park in Lower Manhattan in New York City, killing three people and injuring seven others, local authorities said.
The truck drove into 10 people attending a party at Corleones Hook Park celebrating US Independence Day, Xinhua news agency reported.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol and that the incident does not appear to be related to terrorism, New York Mayor Eric Adams said.
The driver has been arrested, but his identity has not yet been released. (Agency)
