Sixteen people were injured on Wednesday when a sport utility vehicle (SUV) crashed into a restaurant at an expressway rest area in Gangneung, eastern South Korea, Xinhua reported.

The incident occurred around 11:32 a.m. local time. The SUV, driven by a man in his 80s, rammed into the building after he reportedly misstepped on the accelerator. Six of the injured were taken to hospital with minor to serious injuries, though none were life-threatening

Police confirmed the driver was not under the influence of alcohol and are continuing to investigate the incident, according to Xinhua.