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Five hurt in accidental shooting at NY wedding

The Waldorf is one of Manhattan's most prestigious hotels
The Waldorf is one of Manhattan's most prestigious hotels

A wedding celebration at the upmarket Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York spun into chaos last night as a guest accidentally discharged a gun, shooting one person and leaving four others injured, The New York Times reported.

Four people were taken to hospitals for treatment and one with a minor injury was treated at the Waldorf.

The Waldorf is one of Manhattan's most prestigious hotels.

Bill Aubry, chief of Manhattan detectives, told reporters that one person was hit by gunfire and three others were struck by debris such as glass, marble and tile, according to the Times.

Police tape was strewn across the access area to the hotel's east terrace, which had been closed to hotel guests as the reception occurred there.