'It has really shocked the community' – Residents react as two women left badly hurt after car crashes into pub
West Bromwich residents living near to where two women in their 70s were seriously injured by a car 'reversing into a pub entrance' have spoken of their "complete shock".
Emergency services rushed to The Dovecote Pub in Hill Top, at around 12.40pm on Sunday, to reports of a car colliding with two women at the pub.
The women, both in their 70s, were hit by the car, which was being driven by another customer when it reversed into the entrance of the pub where the two were standing.
West Midlands Police said the driver, a 56-year-old man, had left the scene but was arrested at a nearby address less than an hour later. He has since been bailed on strict conditions as the police investigation continues.
Now, residents of the area have spoken out about the incident, with many showing concern over the condition of the women.
Tammy Holdsworth, 54, a resident of the area, said: "It was shocking, it really was. I live just down the road, I didn't see it happen but we heard all the sirens and the helicopter, we knew it was bad.
"I heard that it was two people who were standing outside, it's just strange. I wonder what could have caused it."
