A group of amusement park visitors were injured in a tram accident at Universal Studios near Los Angeles on Saturday evening.
Los Angeles County firefighters were dispatched shortly after 9 p.m. PT Saturday and transferred 15 patients with minor injuries to hospitals.
The California Highway Patrol said a tour was underway at the Universal City studio and the streetcar was making a turn following the “Jurassic Park Cars” attraction.
“For unknown reasons, while crossing the curve on Avenue M, the last car of the tram collided with a metal guardrail on the right side of the roadway, causing it to tip over and eject several passengers from the tram,” the agency said.
The injuries were assessed as “minor to moderate,” the highway patrol said. Neither drugs nor alcohol are considered factors.
A spokesperson for Universal Studios Hollywood confirmed the accident in a statement and said a streetcar collided with a guardrail while making a left turn.
“Our thoughts continue to be with the guests involved and we are grateful that, based on agency reports, the injuries sustained were minor,” the statement said. “We are working closely with state agencies, including the California Highway Patrol, as we continue our review of the incident and safety remains a top priority.”
Universal said the Studio Tour has resumed “with a modified itinerary” and that the park is “strengthening our operational and safety protocols.”
Universal Studios is owned by NBC News’ parent company, NBCUniversal.
According to the park’s website, the trolley tour is scheduled to celebrate its 60th anniversary on Friday.
The Universal Studios Tour offers park visitors the opportunity to ride a trolley through the behind-the-scenes of some of the studio’s famous films while tour guides recount some of the history of the lot.
Many locations are still used for filming, so they may change. An ever-popular attraction includes recreations of scenes such as a “Jaws”-style shark attack.
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