Three individuals, including an eight-year-old child, have been hospitalized following an incident where a car struck pedestrians before crashing into a motorway service station near junction 30 of the M4 in Cardiff. The injured parties include the child and a 39-year-old man who were pedestrians, as well as a 76-year-old woman who was the driver of the vehicle.
According to a witness, a black BMW car hit people seated at a table at the Cardiff Gate services before colliding with the main building. The impact shattered the front window of the building, prompting bystanders to rally in an attempt to lift the car.
The witness speculated that the driver may have experienced a medical emergency, given the speed at which the vehicle crashed into the building. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene. Another witness recounted a close call with the car narrowly missing a 13-year-old before hitting pedestrians and the service station.
South Wales Police confirmed the incident involving the collision of a car with a retail premises at Cardiff Gate Services. The authorities stated that none of the injuries sustained are life-threatening and an investigation into the matter is ongoing. Witnesses are urged to come forward with any information related to the incident by referencing the provided case number.
