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A studio backlot tour tram at Universal Studios Hollywood crashed into a railing on Saturday night, ejecting multiple passengers, authorities said.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department were called to the scene at around 9 p.m. The California Highway Patrol later took over the investigation.
The tram tour was preparing to turn and head northbound on Avenue M after passing the “Jurassic Park Cars” portion of the tour when the last car on the tram collided with a metal guard on the right side of the roadway. The collision caused the tram to tilt and eject multiple passengers, the CHP said in its report.
Initial reports that the four-car tram crashed due to a problem with the brakes turned out to be unfounded, according to Universal officials.
The crash occurred due to unknown reasons and the cause of the accident is still under investigation, according to the CHP. Alcohol and drugs were not a factor in the crash, according to the CHP.
Fifteen people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries, according to the fire department.
“We are working to support our guests and understand the circumstances that led to the accident,” a Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson said on Sunday.
The tram tour is one of the most popular attractions at the Universal City theme park, featuring a one-hour behind-the-scenes look at the backlot where some of Hollywood’s most famous television shows and movies were filmed.
Starting Friday and continuing through Aug. 11, the tour is set to add several temporary attractions including immersive photo ops, throwback tram cars and an original replica of the Hollywood sign as part of its 60th anniversary celebration.
It was unclear whether Saturday’s accident would alter those plans.
Staff writer Brady MacDonald and City News Service contributed to this report.
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