Derby Telegraph

Road blocked and woman injured after car hits shop

THE BUSY STREET WAS BLOCKED AFTER A CAR CRASHED INTO TOWN CENTRE SHOPS

A BUSY street in a Derbyshire town was blocked after a car crashed into a building earlier this week.

Police were called to St John Street in Ashbourne to reports of a collision at around 11.50am on Tuesday.

Upon arrival, crews found a car which had crashed into a building on the street, leaving the road blocked.

Only one vehicle, a Peugeot 108, was involved in the collision.

The driver, a woman in her 70s, has since been taken to hospital for treatment for injuries which are not believed to be serious. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service were also on the scene to ensure the safety of the building.

A spokespers­on for Derbyshire police’s Ashbourne, Brailsford and Carsington Safer Neighbourh­ood Team said: “Emergency services yesterday responded promptly to a minor car crash involving a small vehicle that collided with local shops in the town centre.

“Fortunatel­y, everyone involved is safe. The road was temporaril­y blocked but was quickly reopened. Our thanks go to all the emergency services for their swift response. Please remember to drive safely.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any informatio­n has been asked to contact the force using the details below, with reference 2400039047­5:

Website – They have crime reporting tools on their website: use the online contact form

Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabula­ry Facebook page

X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolCont­act Phone – call on 101

You can also anonymousl­y contact CrimeStopp­ers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStopp­ers website

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