Multiple people hurt from driver crashing SUV into Hardee’s in Wilson ::

Wilson, N.C. — Traffic was shut down on a busy road in Wilson on Sunday morning after a driver crashed into a Hardee’s.

The driver crashed into the restaurant around 9:45 on the 2300 block of Forest Hills Road, according to police.

A photo submitted to WRAL showed a damaged silver SUV at the side of the restaurant with several window panels dislodged. Police said several customers were hurt. The extent of the victims’ injuries were not disclosed.

The restaurant and surrounding stretch of road was closed as police investigated. Around 1:45 p.m., the SUV was still inside the restaurant with tow trucks on scene trying to remove it.

It’s not known what led to the crash. Only one vehicle was involved.

WRAL News is working to learn more.