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11 kids, 1 adult hurt in "Wicked" escalator accident in NYC

Twelve people were hurt in an escalator accident at the Gershwin Theatre Wednesday night. 

It happened at 5:12 p.m. inside the theater on West 51st Street, where "Wicked" is performed in NYC's Theater District. 

Eleven children were among the injured. Sources say one of the children's shoelaces got stuck in the escalator. 

One of the kids suffered a hand injury, another a leg injury, and an adult injured their hand as well. 

All of the injured were taken to the hospital. None of the injuries are considered life threatening. 

Theatergoers resumed lining up for the 7 p.m. show a short time later. 

The Department of Buildings is investigating. 

Check back soon for more information on this developing story. 

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