Three injured as car smashes through Costa Coffee window with air ambulance deployed

THREE people have been hurt after a vehicle crashed through the window of a Costa.

The horror incident happened in Carterton, West Oxfordshire.

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A tragic crash happened at a Costa Coffee earlier today (stock image)[/caption]

Police are urging people to avoid the area and the road has been closed.

An air ambulance was spotted at the scene as emergency services rush to attend.

However it is understood that those injured are “conscious and breathing”.

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “We are currently responding to an incident in Carterton.

“A vehicle has been driven into Costa Coffee in Burford Road, injuring three people.”

However the force added: “We do not believe this was a deliberate act on behalf of the driver.”

The force urged the public not to share footage of the scene “out of respect for those who have been injured”.

Instead, those with video should contact police by calling 101 or online, quoting the reference number INC-20250507-1109.

The South Central Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the scene.

A spokesperson said: “We have sent three ambulances, a rapid response car, our air ambulance team and our Hazardous Response Team at this time.

“We’ve been informed that there are three casualties, all of whom are conscious and breathing, and are being conveyed to the John Radcliffe hospital.”

Town Councillor Simon Watson told the Oxford Mail: “Thinking of everyone affected by today’s incident at the coffee shop and deeply grateful to our emergency services for their swift response.”

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The incident unfolded at the Costa Coffee in Carterton[/caption]

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