Tram accident at Universal theme park leaves 15 injured, one critical

A dozen individuals were injured, one of them critically, in a tram accident at Universal Studios Hollywood on Saturday night, according to authorities and the Los Angeles Times.

The crash occurred when the fourth car of the tram collided with a track while descending near a parking lot, as stated by Lt. Maria Abal of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office.

“There was an issue with the brakes,” said Abal. “However, we are still uncertain about the exact cause.”

Fourteen people in total sustained injuries, with one person suffering severe injuries, according to Fredrick Fielding, the public information officer for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Moreover, Abal mentioned that at least four passengers were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not deemed life-threatening.

In a statement released on Saturday night, the theme park acknowledged that an incident had occurred, resulting in “multiple minor injuries.”

“We are working to assist our guests and ascertain the factors that caused the accident,” stated Universal Studios Hollywood in response to the Times.

Abal mentioned that the park’s tram has a seating capacity of over 100 individuals; however, it remains uncertain how many individuals were aboard during the incident. The California Highway Patrol will conduct an investigation into the accident.