Fifteen people were injured and taken to hospital after a tram crashed at Universal Studios Hollywood, in Los Angeles, California on Saturday night.

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Los Angeles Fire Department said the patients were treated for minor injuries after the four-car tram crashed when the last car hit a rail as it travelled down a hill at a parking structure.

Attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood include The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and a studio tour ride which takes riders on a behind-the-scenes trip of some of Hollywood's most famous films and television shows.

A spokesperson for Universal Studios said: "There was a tram incident at the theme park on Saturday night that resulted in multiple minor injuries, confirmed by the LA County Fire Dept.

"We are working to support our guests and understand the circumstances that led to the accident."

A spokesperson for Universal Studios said: "There was a tram incident at the theme park Saturday night that resulted in multiple minor injuries, confirmed by the LA County Fire Dept.

"We are working to support our guests and understand the circumstances that led to the accident."