Four people have been taken to hospital after a car crashed on Regent Street in central London this morning. The car was being chased by police when it hit a pedestrian said to be waiting at a bus stop at around 4.30am. Pictures taken of the scene this morning appeared to show the mangled remains of the car – with the pedestrian and three people inside the car hospitalised for their injuries. Three people who were in the car involved in the Regent Street crash were taken to hospital (Picture: Marius Adrian Vlasin) To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Police said a man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving and they have launched an investigation into the crash. Paramedics and fire crews were called to the collision on one of London’s busiest shopping streets. exclusive Instagrammer accused in £4,000,000 forex 'scam' finally breaks silence Part of the road remains cordoned off as police investigate. A Scotland Yard spokesman said: ‘At approximately 04:30am, a car was in collision with a member of the public in Regent Street, W1. ‘The car was being pursued by police at the time of the collision. The London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade are in attendance. The top of the mangled car was cut off and could be seen behind a police cordon (Picture: Marius Adrian Vlasin) It appears the car went on to smash into a shop front (Picture: Marius Adrian Vlasin) One of those injured was believed to have been waiting at a bus stop before being hit (Picture: Marius Adrian Vlasin) ‘The member of the public and three people from the car have been injured. ‘All have been taken to hospital for treatment where we await updates on their condition. ‘A male has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. ‘The Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed. The Independent Office for Police Conduct been have been informed. ‘Enquiries into the collision continue.’ Westminster Police said road closures are in place at Piccadilly Circus and Vigo Street in both directions. It has warned the public to avoid the area this morning. A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: ‘We were called at 4.32am today to Regent Street to reports of a road traffic collision. ‘We sent a number of resources including five ambulance crews and an incident response officer to the scene. ‘We treated four patients and took them all to hospital.’ Got a story for Metro.co.uk? If you have a story for our news team, email us at webnews@metro.co.uk. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.<doc-sep>Regent Street: Emergency services arrive after car crashes into shop top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The car mowed down the pedestrian, who was reportedly standing at a bus stop, during a police chase at around 4:30am. The black car came to a sudden halt after smashing into the window of a shoe shop, leaving the vehicle severely damaged. The pedestrian and the three people in the car were taken to hospital for treatment. Paramedics and fire crews were scrambled to the scene of the crash, on one of London's busiest shopping streets. The Regent Street crash left four people injured Police arrested a man on suspicion of dangerous driving and have launched an investigation into the collision. Shocked eyewitness Marius Adrian Vlasin said the crash was "like a scene from a film". He told the Evening Standard: "I was planning to get the bus from Regent Street when I saw police down there and something was going on. "I am really shocked. I was like: 'Is this for real?' "The car was in a really bad condition. I can't believe it. It was totally broken. "There were officers at both ends of the cordon, but no one was crowding around. It was very quiet." Police have launched a probe into the crash A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "At approximately 04:30am, a car was in collision with a member of the public in Regent Street, W1. "The car was being pursued by police at the time of the collision. The London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade are in attendance. "The member of the public and three people from the car have been injured. "All have been taken to hospital for treatment where we await updates on their condition. Officers arrested a man on suspicion of dangerous driving A male has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving Metropolitan Police "A male has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. "The Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed. The Independent Office for Police Conduct been have been informed. "Enquiries into the collision continue." Westminster Police said: "Police are currently dealing with an incident on Regent Street. "Road closures are in place at Piccadilly Circus and Vigo Street both directions. Please avoid the area. Thank you." Four people were taken to hospital after the crash<doc-sep>A PEDESTRIAN was left bleeding and writhing in agony on London's Regent Street after he was mowed down by a speeding BMW. A witness, who wishes to remain anonymous, recalls the moment he saw the "poor guy lying with his hip out of place", struggling to stay conscious. 8 A pedestrian is seen bleeding and writhing in agony after he was mowed down by a speeding BMW on Regent Street He was walking down the major shopping street following a night out with his other three friends just after 4am on Monday. Their journey home of jokes turned into madness when they saw the black BMW "flying" down the road. He told Sun Online: "The BMW's speed was so crazy it looked like the fast and furious. People around us started screaming and shouting as it passed, with a police car speeding behind it. "In a split second the car crashed straight into the Hunter shop, and before I know it I'm talking to the poor guy who said, 'I think I'm gonna die'." 8 Police chasing those in the BMW lunged out of their car to search the vehicle, a witness reported 8 Three people were in the racing sports car, all three including a pedestrian were taken to hospital After watching the black sports car crash into the Hunter store, the onlooker ditched his friends to make sure people in the vehicle were conscious. Horrified at the wreckage, he filmed the scene on Snapchat, but stopped as he stumbled on the innocent pedestrian. The witness added: "All of a sudden, I saw the poor guy lying on the floor. He looked drunk. "His hip looked out of place and his legs were twisted. Blood was gushing out of one leg. "I knelt beside him and he was barely conscious. He struggled to say 'I think I'm gonna die'. "The next minute, cops push my face and say, 'in the nicest possible way f*** off." 8 Police who arrived at the scene had urged onlookers to get away from the BMW, the witness claimed 8 Four people were taken to hospital after a car hit a pedestrian during a police chase in Regent Street Credit: London News Pictures 8 A man was arrested following the early morning drama Credit: London News Pictures 8 It is not clear why the car was being pursued by cops Credit: London News Pictures 8 Three of the people taken to hospital were in the car at the time Credit: London News Pictures Four people have been rushed to hospital after a car ploughed into a bus stop during a dramatic police chase in central London. The pedestrian and three people in the car were taken to hospital but there is no update on their condition. A man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and the Independent Office for Police Conduct been have been informed. Motorists were told to avoid the area as traffic is being diverted away and road closures are in place. MOST READ IN NEWS 'GOBSMACKED' Queen 'gave Harry OK for Oprah series after misleading pitch about soldiers' ROD LIDDLE Ousting right-on National Trust boss is a victory against wokery DRUMMER DEAD School Of Rock star dies at 32 after being hit by car as Jack Black mourns HOUSE ABOUT IT You won't believe what this ordinary London home looks like on the inside Exclusive TOM'S LEGACY Captain Tom Moore — who raised £39m for charity — left family £73k in will JABS HOPE Scientists 'crack cause of blood clots linked to Covid jabs & know how to fix it' A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "At approximately 04:30 hours on Monday, 27 August a car was in collision with a member of the public in Regent Street, W1. "The car was being pursued by police at the time of the collision. "The London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade are in attendance. "Enquiries into the collision continue." We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.<doc-sep>
FOUR people have been rushed to hospital after a car ploughed into a bus stop during a dramatic police chase in central London. Emergency crews were scrambled after the motor hit a pedestrian while fleeing cops in Regent Street at around 4.30am. 4 Four people have been taken to hospital after a car hit a pedestrian during a police chase in Regent Street Credit: London News Pictures The pedestrian and three people in the car were taken to hospital but there is no update on their condition. A man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and the Independent Office for Police Conduct been have been informed. Motorists have been told to avoid the area as traffic is being diverted away and road closures are in place. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "At approximately 04:30 hours on Monday, 27 August a car was in collision with a member of the public in Regent Street, W1. 4 A man was arrested following the early morning drama Credit: London News Pictures 4 It is not clear why the car was being pursued by cops Credit: London News Pictures 4 Three of the people taken to hospital were in the car at the time Credit: London News Pictures MOST READ IN NEWS 'GOBSMACKED' Queen 'gave Harry OK for Oprah series after misleading pitch about soldiers' ROD LIDDLE Ousting right-on National Trust boss is a victory against wokery DRUMMER DEAD School Of Rock star dies at 32 after being hit by car as Jack Black mourns HOUSE ABOUT IT You won't believe what this ordinary London home looks like on the inside Exclusive TOM'S LEGACY Captain Tom Moore — who raised £39m for charity — left family £73k in will JABS HOPE Scientists 'crack cause of blood clots linked to Covid jabs & know how to fix it' "The car was being pursued by police at the time of the collision. "The London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade are in attendance. "Enquiries into the collision continue." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.