A suspected stolen Hyundai struck pedestrians while being pursued by police through Manhattan during rush hour, yet remarkably no one was killed. The chaotic scene unfolded amid the dense crowds typical of the city at that time of day.
The near-tragedy highlights the grave dangers that police pursuits can pose in busy urban areas. While the lack of fatalities was fortunate, the incident underscores the difficult calculations involved when fleeing suspects endanger crowded streets.