Multiple individuals were hurried to the hospital following a car crashing into a bustling pub. The incident occurred at Murphy’s Irish Pub’s outdoor patio area at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and 30th Street in Virginia Beach. According to the Virginia Beach Police, the collision took place around 7:45 pm on Friday.
A police representative mentioned that the injured parties were promptly taken to nearby medical facilities, with injuries ranging from severe to minor. Photographs from the scene depict the vehicle colliding with the pub’s fenced seating area.
Eyewitness Daniel Auxier, a valet worker nearby, described hearing screeching tires before witnessing the chaotic event unfold. He recounted the moment as bricks and smoke filled the air, causing panic among the patrons. The patio was reportedly full of people when the car crashed.
The Virginia Beach Police department confirmed the incident, reporting that multiple victims were discovered on Pacific Avenue. The severity of injuries varied among those transported to hospitals. The investigation is ongoing, with details to follow as they emerge.
The cause of the crash and any potential arrests remain unclear at this time. Murphy’s Irish Pub has been reached out to for additional comments on the matter.
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