18 hours ago
YouTubers NinaUnrated, Patrick Blackwood injured in restaurant crash
A pair of influencers who were filming content inadvertently captured the horrifying moment a car crashed into the restaurant they were dining in.
NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood were creating content for a YouTube food series at Cuvee Culinary Creations in Houston, Texas, on the weekend. The duo had several plates in front of them, and were enjoying their various dishes.
Mr Blackwood had just taken a big bite out of what appears to be a burger when a car struck the window.
The force of the collision caused the glass to shatter and the window to buckle, sending the table flying.
Mr Blackwood was quick to push Nina out of the way, getting her to safety, after he took the brunt of the hit. The duo appear visibly shaken as they attempt to escape the situation.
Staff also look shocked at what had just unfolded in the restaurant.
Later, the pair shared images of themselves bloodied and bruised while in an ambulance and in hospital.
'I'm beyond grateful to be alive after an SUV crashed through the glass wall at Cuvee Culinary Creations in Houston, TX, shattering everything while Patrick Blackwood and I recorded an eating show,' Nina said in a social media post.
'It hit us directly me on his left, him on my right as I bit into a delicious salmon slider. Out of nowhere, but we survived.
'This experience showed me who truly matters; life's too short for grudges or anger. Let go, forgive, live in the now, and cherish those around you this could've been our last meal.'
Cuvee Culinary Creations, described as Houston's number one brunch restaurant on Instagram, took to social media to address the scary incident, describing it as a 'crazy weekend' and saying they were glad everyone was safe.
'Nothing is going to keep us from serving great food and service to our community,' the post said.
Many social media users expressed well wishes for the duo.
'I really hope y'all are okay. I'd be traumatised. And that phone didn't even flinch. OMG that was crazy,' one said.
Another added: 'Incredible! Guardian Angels on overtime!'
However, some followers expressed a level of scepticism after seeing the clip.
'That's what they get for eating in the car pretty sure it's staged, but if it isn't … imagine glass flying everywhere and you forget to close your eyes,' one said.
Another added: 'Pretty sure its staged, but if it isn't it should suck.'
One questioned whether the clip was 'real'.
Although someone who claimed to be there at the time weighed in, commenting: 'This real af someone crashed their car into the restaurant I was there omg.'
