NEW YORK CITY — Three people were injured after an escalator malfunctioned at a Broadway theater in Midtown Wednesday evening.
The incident happened inside the Gershwin Theatre at 222 West 51st Street around 5:12 p.m.
According to the FDNY, nine people suffered minor injuries when the escalator malfunctioned. All were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
One child suffered a hand injury while another injured their leg. An adult also injured their hand, police said.
The Gershwin Theatre is home to the Broadway show "Wicked." A 7 p.m. show went ahead as scheduled.
The Department of Buildings is investigating the incident.
Additional details have not been released.
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