Driver, 63, dead after crashing into Bondi ice cream shop
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A 63-year-old man has died after his car smashed into a popular Bondi ice cream shop.
Emergency crews rushed to Luca and Luca Gelato at the intersection of Campbell Parade and Beach Road about 1.40pm after a white SUV drove through the shopfront.
It is understood the driver suffered a medical episode before swerving off Campbell Parade and into the ice cream shop. 9News
The 63-year-old driver is believed to have suffered a medical episode moments before the crash.
He was rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital in a critical condition, where police said he later died.
There were no other injuries reported despite Campbell Parade being a busy main strip that runs along Bondi Beach.
Images of the aftermath, posted to social media, show extensive damage to the car and the shop following the collision.
An investigation into the crash is under way, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
More to come.
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