Authorities swiftly apprehended the driver and are currently investigating whether he was under the influence at the time of the incident.

This morning at 9 a.m., two women stepped onto a pedestrian crossing at Mermaid Beach, unaware of the imminent danger.

Without warning, a silver Mazda barreled through a red light, striking both the 23-year-old and 57-year-old.

Although the video footage is too graphic to share, it shows the women being thrown into the middle of the intersection.

The lively chatter from a nearby café was abruptly silenced by the screeching of tires and a loud crash.

Bystanders quickly rushed to assist as the driver reportedly fled the scene.

The car was allegedly stolen yesterday from Woolloongabba in Brisbane.

The 57-year-old had arm and back injuries and the 23-year-old injured her pelvis.

Both were rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

Police quickly caught up to the driver, tracking the 32-year-old man to the carpark at Pacific Fair.

He was arrested and taken to hospital for drug and alcohol testing.