Updated Wednesday, May 27
An out-of-control sports utility vehicle turned a Flushing supermarket into a drive-thru Tuesday afternoon, injuring four people plus the driver in the process.
Police said the accident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. inside the Pathmark located at 31-06 Farrington St.
A 72-year-old woman was behind the wheel of the Mercedes Benz SUV when she suddenly accelerated while in the supermarket parking lot and drove into the wall of the store before coming to rest inside, cops said.
Officers from the 109th Precinct and EMS units responded to the scene.
Four people and the driver received minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals. Three of the victims were reportedly transported to New York Hospital Queens, while two others were taken to Elmhurst Hospital.
An investigation is still ongoing.
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