Two young children, including a baby, have been hospitalised after a driver collided with pedestrians near a bustling Christmas market in Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire.

Emergency Response

The incident occurred at midday today when an elderly driver, reportedly in his 80s, was attempting to manoeuvre out of a parking space on Chipping Sodbury High Street. The vehicle collided with a group of pedestrians.

Emergency services, including ambulance crews and police, rushed to the scene, which is approximately 13 miles northeast of Bristol.

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed:

We’d like to reassure people that despite the large emergency response, no one is currently described as having either life-threatening or life-changing injuries.

Five adults and two children, along with the driver, were assessed at the scene. The baby and child were taken to the hospital for further treatment.

Christmas Market Continues

The incident took place near a popular Christmas Sunday fair. Despite the collision, the organisers confirmed that the market would remain open following advice from the police.

In a statement, they said:

We would ask anyone attending today to please not take photos of the incident and not speculate on social media as we work with the emergency services to help those who need assistance.

Appeal for Information

Authorities are asking witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Avon and Somerset Police.

Further updates on the condition of the injured and the investigation will be provided as they become available.