Five people have been injured after a car drove into them on Ealing Broadway in West London, with one man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder. The incident occurred at around 2:29 PM on Saturday afternoon, prompting a significant emergency response.
Details of the Incident
The London Ambulance Service reported that they dispatched multiple resources, including ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars, a volunteer emergency responder crew, and an incident response officer. London’s Air Ambulance was also sent to the scene. Three patients were treated at the scene, with one taken to a major trauma centre by road as a priority. The other two were transported to a local hospital. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Arrest and Investigation
The Met Police confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder. The driver, a 34-year-old Somalian-born British man, did not stop at the scene and was apprehended nearby. A force spokesperson said: “Due to the nature of the incident, local officers were in contact with officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London as they conducted their initial enquiries. While investigators are keeping an open mind as to any potential motive, the incident is not being treated as terrorism.”
Impact and Response
The incident took place on Ealing Broadway, a busy shopping area in West London. The Met Police have urged anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
