Car ploughs into pedestrians at UK tourist attraction in horror early hours crash – as man arrested
A MAN has been arrested after a car smashed into pedestrians at a UK tourist attraction.
Cops were called at around 3:15am to reports of a car ploughing into a lamppost and two pedestrians on North Parade, Bath.
The historic Somerset terrace is recognised for its Grade I listed buildings that attract visitors from across the country.
One of the pedestrians was rushed to hospital and is being treated for serious injuries.
Three of the car's passengers were also taken to hospital as a precaution.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drink driving.
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Cops have since launched an appeal for information, calling on witnesses or anyone in the area with dashcam footage to come forward.
In a statement, Avon and Somserset police said: "A man has been arrested following a collision in Bath in the early hours of this morning.
"We received a 999 call to a serious injury collision on North Parade, Bath, at around 3.15am this morning (Friday 6 June).
"We received reports a car collided with a lamppost and two pedestrians.
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"There were four people in the car at the time of the collision and the suspected driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while over the prescribed alcohol limit.
"One of the pedestrians has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, which are not thought to be life threatening, while three passengers from the car were also taken to hospital as a precaution.
"We are now appealing for any witnesses and anybody who may have CCTV or mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage of the incident or the events leading up to it to call us on 101 quoting reference."
