Can zombies attack me while riding minecarts?

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In an underground mine I have several mine carts. Sometimes a zombie gets stuck in one and I'm afraid to go near them. Can they attack you if they are in the mine cart?






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Can mobs attack in minecarts?

Some mobs are able to nudge minecarts while in them, like players. Tamed wolves and cats follow the player when the player rides a minecart. The player can bump a medium slime in a minecart, rendering it unable to attack. However, a large slime can still attack.

Can a zombies in a minecarts attack villagers?

Zombies can hit villagers through blocks, when the zombie is beneath them.

How do you trap a zombie in a minecart?

They spawn in the tunnel, as opposed to walking into it (this seems to be consistent with the Wiki article on Zombie Pigmen, which merely says they can spawn at "any light level". They're a problem because they appear in groups of 2-3 and prevent minecarts from moving along the track.






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