The NYPD said at least eight people were injured in parts of the city after they were run over by a pickup truck driver, noting that they are currently ruling out a connection to “terrorism.” that there is any connection to terrorism” with what happened.
And police said that around 10:50 a.m. (15:50 GMT), officers in the Bay Ridge area of suburban Brooklyn stopped a truck driver after he hit several pedestrians.
But the driver quickly fled with his truck and ran into other people while the police were chasing him.
In the end, the police managed to stop the truck and arrest its driver.
Police said seven civilians and a police officer were injured in the hit-and-run operation, noting that two of the injured were in critical condition.
According to a police spokesman, the three victims were traveling on small motorcycles.
For his part, the chief of police said: “At present, our information on this matter is very limited,” indicating that the investigation is still ongoing.
She added that the incidents took place in seven different locations, each of which must be investigated by investigators.
