Three injured as automotive ‘ploughs into individuals after mounting footpath and slamming into constructing’ at London’s Piccadilly Circus

Three people have been hospitalised after a Toyota crashed into an Angus Steakhouse in central London tonight.

Witnesses reported that the vehicle mounted the pavement before piling into the restaurant in the busy Piccadilly Circus area at 6.50pm.

Police say that a pedestrian and a passenger in the car were rushed to hospital. The driver was also taken to hospital as a precaution.

Shocking footage shows the smashed up vehicle being surrounded by dozens of people after it crashed. Video shows smashed glass around the car, while the airbag was also deployed. 

Detectives say they are investigating what caused the crash, which happened while diners were eating, but are not currently treating it as terror-related. 

A spokesman for the Met Police told MailOnline: ‘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.

Three people have been hospitalised after a Toyota ploughed into an Angus Steakhouse in Piccadilly Circus tonight

 Witnesses reported that the vehicle mounted the pavement before piling into the restaurant in the busy Piccadilly Circus area at 6.50pm. (File image of the Angus Steakhouse where the car crashed)

‘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.

‘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.’

Angus Steakhouse is central London chain, with five restaurants spilled out across the capital.

The Piccadilly Circus location opened in 1968, serving customers grilled steaks, ribs and other American-style BBQ food.