Woman in ‘important situation’ and others injured after ‘automobile hits pedestrians’ in London
The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses following a major incident in the early hours of Sunday morning after three people were injured after a car collided with them in Westminster
Three people have been injured after the incident on Argyll Street, Westminster, London (file)(Image: Google Maps)
Multiple people have been injured after a car is reported to have collided with a group of pedestrians in central London in the early hours of Sunday morning (April 19)
A woman in her 30s is in hospital in a critical condition and a man in his 50s suffered life-changing injuries after they were hit by a car in Argyll Street, Westminster, at around 4.30am today, the Metropolitan Police said.
A second woman in her 30s also suffered minor injuries, the force confirmed.
The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving and drink driving and taken into custody.
Police say the incident, which took place on a Soho street home to the London Palladium theatre, is not being treated as terrorism-related.
Detective chief inspector Alison Foxwell called for potential witnesses to come forward.
She said: “As our inquiries continue, our thoughts are with those injured and their loved ones.
“While this incident took place in the early hours of the morning, venues in the area were still open, and we believe a number of people will have seen what happened.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or any activity prior to it that they feel may be of relevance, to come forward.
“The information you have – however minor you believe it may be – could be of crucial importance to investigators.”
Anybody who has information to provide is asked to call 101, providing the reference 1404/19APR.
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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