Tourist critically injured during incident on pedicab in Midtown

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- A woman is in critical condition following an accident involving a pedicab in Midtown.

Police say a 61-year-old tourist stood up while riding in the pedicab near 47th Street and Eighth Avenue on Sunday night.
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She apparently lost her balance and tumbled onto the pavement before hitting her head on the ground.



Authorities say she was attempting to take a picture at the time of the incident.
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The 33-year-old pedicab driver stayed at the scene and was not charged.

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