3 pedestrians struck by vehicle outside NYC's Penn Station

The accident occurred near 32nd Street and 7th Avenue, according to the FDNY.

ByABC News
September 29, 2017, 8:45 PM

— -- Three pedestrians were struck by a car outside Penn Station in New York City Friday afternoon, officials said.

The accident occurred near 32nd Street and 7th Avenue, according to the FDNY, in a busy area in Midtown with high foot traffic. A stuck floormat caused the driver to run a red light, hitting the pedestrians, police said.

The injuries were not life-threatening.

PHOTO: Three pedestrians were struck by a car near Penn Station in New York City, officials said.
Three pedestrians were struck by a car near Penn Station in New York City, officials said.
PHOTO: Three pedestrians were struck by a car near Penn Station in New York City, officials said.
Three pedestrians were struck by a car near Penn Station in New York City, officials said.

Dozens of firefighters were on the scene, and 7th Avenue remained closed after the accident, ABC New York station WABC reported.

Further details were not immediately available.

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