Over a dozen people are injured after an accident involving the world famous Studio Tram Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood, according to KTLA.
UPDATE 4/22/2024 12:00 PM ET:
- We are getting a bit more clarity on the incident that took place on Saturday night at Universal Studios Hollywood, involving their world famous Studio Tram tour.
- A report from CNN indicates that the last car of the tram crashed into a metal guardrail as the driver negotiated a turn.
- The crash occurred on Saturday night around 9:05 PM while the tram was making a turn to head north on Avenue M on the studio lot.
- Fans of the World Famous Studio Tour will likely figure out that the vehicle was near the “Flash Flood” special effects demonstration making the tight turn, likely after passing through the Jurassic Park area, Avenue M is also adjacent to the Jaws portion of the tour, running behind the Amity/Cabot Cove sets.
- The impact of the vehicle caused the tram car to tile and “eject multiple passengers” according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
- The CHP also reports that Fifteen passengers were taken to a hospital for treatment with injuries described as mild to moderate, contrary to earlier reports that indicated some critically injured passengers.
- There is no indication at this time that this incident will affect this summer’s 60th anniversary celebration of the Tram Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Image from KCAL/KCBS
Originally Reported:
- An incident took place aboard the world famous Universal Studios Tram at Universal Studios Hollywood last night that left over a dozen passengers injured, one critically according to reports.
- The tram reportedly crashed on Saturday night, with local authorities responding to the theme park at around 9:13 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
- On scene, emergency crews found 15 people injured at the scene after the crash, which involved a studio tour tram vehicle.
- According to authorities, most of the injured were found with minor injuries. They were all transported to a local hospital for treatment.
- At this time, it’s unclear what caused the tram’s collision or if any other vehicles were involved. Officials with the California Highway Patrol are leading the investigation into what caused the incident.
- This is a developing story, please stay tuned to LaughingPlace.com for more details.
What They’re Saying:
- A Universal Studios spokesperson, in a statement to KTLA: “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.”