Woman Crashes Car Into Fuzhou Coffee Shop

At 3:30pm on the afternoon of the 22nd, emergency responders and bystanders gathered outside a coffee shop in Fuzhou after a silver car plowed through its front entrance. Witnesses described a sudden, violent collision that left the shop’s facade destroyed and customers trapped inside. This incident raises immediate questions: What exactly happened? How badly was the shop damaged? And what happened to those inside?

The silver Buick Excelle drove straight into the café, smashing a 3-meter-tall, 2-meter-wide glass and brick door. The car’s undercarriage got stuck on the stone steps leading to the entrance, and the front end was severely crumpled. Inside, brick and glass debris littered the floor, and three people were initially trapped.

What Happened According to Eyewitnesses

Witnesses at the scene gave differing accounts. One roadside vendor, who saw the crash, said the car came off the road and accelerated directly into the café. "I heard a loud bang," the vendor recalled. "The wall collapsed instantly and the door fell over." He added that the driver is a regular at the coffee shop, possibly making a delivery, and may have mistaken the gas pedal for the brake.

However, another witness, a man named Mr. Lin wearing sunglasses, claimed he had just left the café when the crash occurred. He suggested the female driver swerved toward the shop to avoid a speeding electric bike, inadvertently driving into the café instead. Both the driver and the vendor denied this version of events. Mr. Lin appeared to know the driver and was seen speaking with her multiple times during the incident.

The Driver and Immediate Aftermath

Shortly after the crash, a middle-aged woman was seen sitting on the ground near the wreckage, looking visibly shaken. She confirmed she was the driver but refused to give an interview or provide further details. Emergency crews arrived promptly, and by around 4:00pm, a tow truck was called to remove the vehicle.

Once the car was cleared, the three people who had been trapped inside the café were able to exit. They reported that they had been sitting in the back of the shop when the collision occurred. The damaged doorway blocked their exit, forcing them to wait for help while sheltering inside.

Café Damage and Rescue Details

The crash caused extensive damage to the front of the coffee shop. The large entrance door was completely knocked down, and bricks and glass were scattered throughout the interior. The car’s front end was badly damaged, with its chassis lodged on the stone steps. Despite the chaos, most of the people in the shop managed to escape through windows, though three were initially caught inside until rescuers could reach them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time did the car crash into the coffee shop happen?

The crash occurred at 3:30pm on the afternoon of the 22nd.

What kind of car was involved in the accident?

A silver Buick Excelle was the vehicle that crashed into the coffee shop.

How badly was the coffee shop damaged?

The shop’s front entrance, a 3-meter-tall and 2-meter-wide door made of glass and brick, was completely destroyed. Bricks and glass shards were scattered inside, and the car’s front end was severely damaged, with its undercarriage stuck on the stone steps.

Were there any injuries or people trapped inside?

Three people were initially trapped inside the coffee shop due to the collapsed doorway. They were later rescued and reported they had been sitting at the back of the shop. No specific injuries were mentioned in the report.

What do witnesses say caused the crash?

Accounts differ: one witness claimed the driver may have hit the gas instead of the brake, possibly mistaking the pedals, while another suggested she swerved to avoid an electric bike. Both the driver and some witnesses denied the bike-avoidance story.