A terrifying crash in Aldwych, central London, left seven pedestrians injured after a car smashed into a bus stop in the early hours of Sunday morning. Four of the injured remain in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.
The collision occurred around 3:35 am on October 29, when a car struck a group of people waiting at a bus stop in Aldwych. Seven pedestrians, along with the car’s driver, were hurt and rushed to hospital for urgent treatment.
The driver, a man in his twenties, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail until late January while police continue their investigation.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating the serious crash but have confirmed it is not terror-related. A police spokesperson said: “Police were called at approximately 03:35 hrs on Sunday, 29 October to reports of a car in collision with a number of pedestrians at a bus stop in Aldwych, WC2. London Ambulance Service attended and confirmed seven pedestrians were taken to hospital for treatment. Four remain in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries. Enquiries into the circumstances continue.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 or via ‘X’ @MetCC quoting CAD 1295/29Oct.
Originally published by UKNIP.
