On Monday afternoon, a San Francisco cable car made a swift stop to avoid colliding with a vehicle, causing six people injuries according to KTVU.
The cable car was descending Washington Street when the operator engaged the emergency brake to dodge a car stationed in the intersection. Among the 14 passengers evaluated, six received hospital treatment for minor injuries.
Navigating through a city like San Francisco entails a cohabitation of cars, public transport, pedestrians, and cyclists. The cable car operator's swift reaction potentially thwarted a serious accident but also injured passengers and disrupted the route.
As detailed in the Mercury News, crews were attempting to remove the stalled cable car from the tracks as of Monday afternoon.
