Starbucks Broadbeach: Seven injured as man ploughs his car into cafe

Seven people have been injured after an elderly driver ploughed his car into a Starbucks in the Gold Coast. 

Loud screams and explosions could be heard from nearby apartments in Broadbeach, Queensland after the crash about 2pm on Friday. 

Shoppers in the popular dining strip were sent scrambling.  

Five people were taken to hospital with minor injuries, while two others did not require treatment. 

More to come 

Paramedics, fire crews and police were called to the scene in Broadbeach about 2pm on Friday

Five people were taken to hospital with minor injuries, while two others did not require treatment