Car Accident at Cardiff Gate Services Injures Three, Including Child
BMW 'ploughs into people' at M4 motorway services as witness says 'it was awful'
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A black BMW crashed into pedestrians and a service station at Cardiff Gate on the M4, injuring three individuals, including an eight-year-old child. Emergency services responded quickly, and none of the injuries are life-threatening.
- 01The incident occurred around 11:45 AM at Cardiff Gate services near junction 30 of the M4.
- 02Three individuals were injured: an eight-year-old child, a 39-year-old man, and a 76-year-old female driver.
- 03Eyewitnesses reported that the car struck people seated outside before crashing into the building, shattering its windows.
- 04Emergency services, including five police cars and an ambulance, were dispatched to the scene.
- 05An investigation is underway, and witnesses are encouraged to contact South Wales Police.
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A serious incident occurred at Cardiff Gate services on the M4 when a black BMW struck three pedestrians, including an eight-year-old child, before crashing into the service station building. The collision happened around 11:45 AM, causing significant damage as the car smashed through the front windows. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with around 15 people attempting to lift the vehicle off the injured. Fortunately, none of the injuries are life-threatening. The injured include a 39-year-old man and the 76-year-old female driver of the car. Emergency services quickly arrived, with multiple police cars and an ambulance on-site. The service station has been closed and taped off for safety, while the petrol station remains operational. South Wales Police are conducting an investigation and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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The incident has caused disruption at Cardiff Gate services, affecting business operations and public safety.
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