A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving in Waterford City after footage showed a van being driven on the footpath over Rice Bridge.
The vehicle then crashed into a car waiting at the traffic lights at Grattan Quay.
CCTV footage shows those in the cars behind getting out to check on both parties.
The incident happened at 4:45pm.
A man was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with a number of road traffic offences, including drink driving.
Gardaí have told WLR News that he will be held overnight for a court appearance in the morning at Waterford District Court.
One person, another man, was taken to hospital as a precaution.
It's understood up to five vehicles were damaged over the course of the incident, including when the van first drove onto the footpath.
A full investigation is underway by Waterford Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300.
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