Three hurt after car mounts pavement in West End

Police say they're not treating the incident as terror related.

Three people were taken to hospital following the incident on Tuesday night.
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 13th Nov 2024

An investigation's continuing after a car mounted a pavement and crashed into a restaurant in a busy part of London's West End last night.

It happened in Piccadilly circus just before 7pm with footage on social media showing crowds surrounding the car, which appeared to be badly damaged.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at approximately 18:50hrs on Tuesday, 12 November to reports of a collision involving a car in Coventry Street, junction with Haymarket, SW1. Witnesses reported a car mounted the pavement before colliding with a building."

"Two people – a pedestrian and a passenger who was in the car - were taken to hospital for treatment. Their condition has been assessed as non life-threatening."

The driver of the car was not seriously injured but was taken to hospital as a precaution. No reports of any other serious injuries.

Road closures remain in place around the location.

Enquiries into the circumstances continue.

At this time the incident is not being treated as terrorist related.

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