A car drove into a pub in Essex, leaving one man dead, the Daily Telegraph reported, citing local law enforcement agencies. The victim is believed to be in his 40s.
At least three other people were reportedly injured, after which they were taken to hospital. The condition of one of them has been assessed as serious.
Police were called to the Spinnaker Public House in Hythe Quay, Colchester, at around 12.30 am (local time) on Sunday.
We are on scene of a serious collision at The Spinnaker Public House, Hythe Quay, #Colchester.
— Essex Police (@EssexPoliceUK) November 3, 2019
The road is closed and is likely to be shut into the morning, drivers are being advised to avoid the area.
We will provide updates when we can.
Any info please call 101 pic.twitter.com/GmMICFC8dT
The driver is said to have been detained by police on suspicion of murder, grievous bodily harm, death by dangerous driving and assault.
Looks like a major incident nom Colne Causeway #Colchester. All emergency services including helicopter in attendance. pic.twitter.com/uhYXfzb7BK
— Simon 🇺🇬🇵🇸🇪🇺 (@SimonHarding76) November 3, 2019
On 21 September, a Citroen driver drove into the main mosque of Colmar in northeastern France. There was a small group of people in the building, however, only the driver himself was injured in the incident.
