Six taken to hospital when car smashes into outdoor dining area at Wells Street and Goethe Street in Chicago, Illinois
5 Hurt in Crash into Patio Dining Area on Wells Street Chicago After Collision Involving Stolen Auto
Firefighters and paramedics discovered a car on the sidewalk into the patio dining at the Uproar Cafe after a collision with another car. An EMS Plan 1 was activated at 10:28 p.m.
6 Injured After Car Crashes Into Patio of Uproar Chicago Restaurant in Old Town
The driver of the Lexus clipped the front end of the Prius and lost control, causing the vehicle to jump the curb and strike multiple people who were dining on the patio at Uproar, according to police.
Restaurant fundraises to help victims after 6 injured when stolen car crashes into outdoor patio
Video of the scene shows the vehicle smashed into Uproar's outdoor patio and front door.
Four patrons and two employees were placed on stretchers and taken to the hospital.
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