6 injured, 4 critically, after being pinned by vehicle at park on Lower East Side: police sources

LOWER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — Six people were injured, including four critically, after being pinned by a vehicle at a park in Manhattan, according to police sources.

FDNY officials say the incident happened just before 9 p.m. at 645 Water Street on the Lower East Side.

Officers responded to the scene, where multiple people had to be rescued, according to police sources.

FDNY officials say there were a total of six victims, including four people who were critically injured and taken to New York Presbyterian.

One other person suffered serious non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Bellevue Hospital. A sixth person suffered a minor injury and was also taken to Bellevue.

Officials say auto extrication was required to rescue at least some of the victims.

Police sources say a person is in custody for a suspected DWI.

No further details have been provided.

This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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