Car drives into diners before smashing into Queenstown hotel

A car has smashed into the front of a Queenstown hotel, colliding with at least one person. 

A source said the car hit “multiple people dining” at the Ramada hotel in Frankton. 

“The car has then smashed into the hotel entrance door.” 

The car crashed into the Ramada Hotel in Frankton, Queenstown, this morning. 

Several people were transported to hospital in moderate condition. 

A police spokesperson confirmed the incident. 

“Police were notified around 11.40am of a crash inside a private building carpark on Hawthorne Drive. 

“It appears a car has collided with at least one person and the building.” 

Police and St John attended the incident. 

The Herald is seeking further details about the incident. 

Police have been in the area speaking to those impacted. 

A senior staff member at the hotel confirmed the incident but did not wish to comment. 

Hato Hone St John has been approached for comment. 

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