8 injured after car strikes crowd of celebrating Eagles fans in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden section; woman in custody

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A total of eight people were injured after a car hit a crowd of people celebrating the Eagles’ NFC Championship win on Sunday night.

It happened just after 9:30 p.m. at Broad and Spring Garden streets in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia.

Police said some of the people who were injured suffered fractures. None of the injuries were said to be life-threatening.

The striking vehicle was found in the 1500 block of Ridge Avenue. Chopper 6 was overhead as police investigated the silver Mercedes GLA250 that was involved.

The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was taken into custody. Her name has not been released.

Philadelphia police said in a social media post that the crash does not appear to be intentional.

Crowds took to the streets after the Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship to win a trip to the Super Bowl.