LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police are investigating after eight people were hurt early Saturday morning, when an SUV crashed into a Clifton-area bar.
Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) says around 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a call of a vehicle colliding with a building in the 2200 block of Frankfort Avenue.
According to police, an SUV was headed north on Frankfort Avenue when another vehicle turned in front of it from an eastbound side street. The vehicles collided, causing the SUV to spin and crash into an occupied bar.
In a Facebook post, The Hub Louisville says the crash happened at its building, hurting customers and employees.
LMPD says eight people in the bar were injured. Five were taken to University Hospital and three were taken to Suburban Hospital. LMPD says all the victims are expected to survive.
Police say the drivers of the vehicles weren't hurt. LMPD's 5th Division is investigating.
According to the Hub's post, they will be closed for brunch to assess the damage and will reopen at 5 p.m. Saturday evening.
In a post on Facebook they said:
"Thanks to everyone for the outpouring of love and support. We are grateful for our amazing team who helped put the Hub back together this morning and are especially thankful that no one lost their lives in this accident. We will reopen at 5pm tonight for dinner and have our New Years Eve celebration with DJ Keller and DJ Samosa starting at 10 pm. Hold your loved ones tight on this New Years holiday."
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