The Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour had a real accident over the weekend when one of the cars hit a guardrail, causing 15 people to be hospitalized with minor injuries, as reported by Los Angeles fire officials.
The Saturday night theme park ride, known for simulating disasters like earthquakes, floods, shark attacks, and plane crashes, turned real when the trailing car clipped a guardrail, tilted, and some passengers were ejected, according to a post from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. social media post from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
No one was seriously injured. Fifteen of those who were hurt were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police said that as the tram turned onto Avenue M, the last car collided with a guardrail, causing it to tilt and eject passengers. The reason for the collision is still unknown.
The crash is still under investigation, and authorities do not suspect drugs or alcohol to be a factor.
Universal stated that a tram collided with a guardrail while making a left turn on the Studio Tour. They expressed concern for the guests involved and reassured that the injuries were minor. They are closely working with public agencies to review the incident and ensure safety.
The tram tour is one of Universal Studios’ most popular attractions. The slow-moving tram takes riders through the backlot and features famous movie sets, as well as special effects related to King Kong and “Fast & Furious” among other popular movies.
