A number of people are in hospital after an Uber private hire taxi crashed into the side of a busy restaurant.
Emergency services were called to Hanover Street, near Paradise Street, shortly after 7pm following reports of a crash. Once Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the scene they found two vehicles were involved, with one crashing into the side of Churrasco Steakhouse.
A total of six people were assessed at the scene by the North West Ambulance Service, with two being taken to hospital for minor injuries. All other passengers and drivers were given the all clear.
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A spokesperson from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: “This was a two vehicle road traffic collision (RTC), both vehicles on all four wheels, all occupants were out of their vehicles prior to Fire Service arrival. Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service are on scene and a Structural Engineer has been requested to assess damage to a nearby building caused by a vehicle involved.
“Following a multi agency meeting, there was no immediate concern to the stability of the building and our attendance was scaled down to one fire engine to await the arrival of the Structural Engineer. Fire Service personnel liaised with the Structural Engineer on site following assessment of the building and has reported that there are no concerns on the structural integrity of the building.”
The manager of Churrasco Steakhouse said none of the staff or customers were injured in the incident and they remain open.
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