2 kids, 1 adult hurt in "Wicked" escalator accident in NYC
Three people were hurt when an escalator malfunctioned at the Gershwin Theatre Wednesday night. It happened at 5:12 p.m. inside the theater on West 51st Street, where "Wicked" is performed in NYC's Theater District. Two children were among the three hurt. One of the kids suffered a hand injury, another a leg injury, and an adult injured their hand as well. All three were taken to the hospital. None of the injuries are considered life threatening. Theatergoers resumed lining up for the 7 p.m. show a short time later. The Department of Buildings is investigating. Check back soon for more information on this developing story.
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