Victoria Street coffee lovers got more than they bargained for last Thursday afternoon when a car unexpectedly plunged through the front window of Little Espresso Bar in Mackay’s CBD.
The drama unfolded around 1.30pm, with witnesses reporting a silver sedan had crashed through the café’s glass frontage.
Initial images of the incident show broken windows, shattered glass, and the sedan wedged within the café, leaving locals both concerned and stunned.
Early reports suggested the café-bound silver Kia had been struck by another vehicle at the nearby roundabout, causing it to crash into the shopfront. It was alleged that a red Nissan Pulsar involved in the collision fled the scene before officers arrived.
Little Espresso Bar, which opened in late 2024, as an extension of the mini-mart next door, is owned by Borripat ‘Borri’ Apikhantikul and his wife. The café has quickly become a community favourite for its coffee and range of cold drinks.
A representative from the coffee shop said, "Thankfully, no one was seriously injured, and we are truly grateful for the support and concern we have received.
"Our priority now is to repair the damage and ensure the café is safe and welcoming before reopening."
Police are investigating the crash and are appealing for anyone with information about the red Nissan or the incident to come forward.
A car crashed through the front of Little Espresso Bar in Mackay’s CBD last Thursday afternoon, leaving shattered glass, a wedged sedan, and locals stunned. The popular coffee shop has been boarded up until repairs are complete. Photo credit: Hannah McNamara
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