A quiet evening in the heart of London's political district was shattered by tragedy after a car crashed outside a major hotel, leaving two people dead and three others fighting with their injuries.
The horrific incident occurred on Park Lane, directly outside the Hilton Hotel, a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace. Emergency services, including police, fire crews, and paramedics, swarmed the area following the collision just after 22:40 BST.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and confusion as the vehicle collided with the building. A man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics.
Three other individuals were rushed to a major trauma centre for emergency treatment. Their current conditions remain unknown, with authorities yet to release further details.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and is currently assisting officers with their enquiries. At this early stage, they are not treating the incident as terror-related.
The area around Park Lane remains cordoned off as a significant crime scene. Forensic teams are meticulously examining the vehicle and the surrounding area to piece together the exact sequence of events that led to this devastating outcome.
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed severe disruptions in the area, with multiple bus routes diverted and motorists urged to avoid the vicinity entirely while the investigation continues.
