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Car crashes into building - please post your Local news stories

Running this one up the flagpole to see who salutes... 

I just don't remember this being a thing until recently, now it seems a daily occurrence.
Could it be that there are drivers not up to the job, too many cars; should houses be made to ride in single file, shops put on high viz, why are we putting newer buildings in danger like this, it's irresponsible. 
 

https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/18649201.car-crash-wall-iceland-s...

'A Dorset Police spokesperson said: "Dorset Police was called at 12.48pm on Thursday, August 13, to a report of a collision involving a car and a wall outside Iceland on Poole Road in Bournemouth.

"It is reported that the vehicle was also in collision with a pedestrian, but they did not require medical treatment." ' 

 

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David9694 | 3 weeks ago
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Hirsute | 2 weeks ago
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Dramatic CCTV images have shown the moment a drunk driver crashed into the gates of the prime minister's official country estate.

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In bollards we trust

https://news.sky.com/story/dramatic-cctv-shows-car-smash-into-prime-mini...

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Hirsute | 2 weeks ago
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Stop cyclists speeding in Regents Park

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"This is why you see those signs that say you shouldn't lock your bike to the railings..."

LOL

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David9694 | 2 weeks ago
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Live: Car crashes into Sainsbury's petrol station kiosk at The Willows

The forecourt is cordoned off

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/live-car-crashes-sainsburys-pe...

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David9694 | 2 weeks ago
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Offerton Lane Bridge crash will cost Canal and River Trust

Bridge strikes which have caused significant damage and impacted the bridge's structure have happened [in no particular order] on the following dates: 

March 7 2011
June 5 2014
February 25 2022 
June 7 2023
October 30 2024 

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/24693673.offerton-lane-bridge-crash...

The owners of the lorry what done it have fessed up/ it was witnessed. 

There's a stream of consciousness comment I'll share here:

...that its a miss hap its not marshalls of eveshams fault yes it was one of there lorry's and one of there drivers he wont of been upto weight if only got pallets on probably trying to supply for a bonfire over the weekend trying to be helpful

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David9694 | 2 weeks ago
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Witness in shock after car crashes into Frinton restaurant

https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/24695763.witness-shock-car-crashes-f...

Shanti's restaurant in Frinton damaged after crash

https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/24694856.shantis-restaurant-kirby-cr...

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David9694 | 2 weeks ago
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An otherwise run-of-the-mill car hits barriers story given a bit of a boost by the advert attached to it: Jeremy Clarkson advert smashed by car at Coop supermarket

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/24694864.jeremy-clarkson-advert-smashe...

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chrisonabike | 2 weeks ago
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Sadly it's not a building that a vehicle crashed into this time:

BBC wrote:

Streets in central Edinburgh were sealed off on Saturday evening in a major police operation after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj3mxvvr7vro

EDIT totally out of place in this thread, apparently was a bus. Still no driver involved though...

BBC wrote:

Social media restraint plea as Edinburgh pedestrian killed by bus

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Tom_77 | 2 weeks ago
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like rain on your wedding day...

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stonojnr | 2 weeks ago
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Local papers getting worse, this doesnt even mention that it was a car that crashed into the wall and a parked car (which I suspect is the car in the picture) let alone there was a driver at fault

https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24704029.walls-car-damaged-brunswick-...

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David9694 | 1 week ago
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Carnage on the school run as residents rush from homes to 'sound of scraping metal'

'I think there's probably a lot of kids that went to school in shock'

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/car...

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Simon E | 1 week ago
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Lorry destroys Chinese takeaway and damages pub in Bayston Hill, near Shrewsbury. The family at the takeaway are now homeless and have lost their business.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/11/11/family-running-chinese-ta...

Just a matter of hours later another HGV hits an overhead power line on a diversion route in the same village.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/11/11/another-incident-sees-lor...

Scrolling down today's Shropshire Star headline it seems that it is quite a couple of days of it...

A high powered BMW ploughed into a home in Ketley, Telford at around 10.30 am on Sunday, badly damaging a corner of the house. Hurrying to pay their respects a Remembrance parade, perhaps? Should be made to drive a restricted little 2-door car for a while.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/11/10/bmw-car-smashes-into-hous...

An update with more pics here.

Fire crews were sent to the A41 near Hinstock after a car hit a tree shortly before 1pm today.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/11/11/car-hits-tree-emergency-s...

Two cars hit a barrier in Lawley this morning, though details are suspiciously sparse:

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/telford/2024/11/11/cars-h...

FOR FUCK'S SAKE!

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David9694 | 1 week ago
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Car crashing into Colchester Co-op sees two hospitalised

https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/24719022.car-crashing-colchester-co-...

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Hirsute | 1 week ago
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Correct bollard spacing is crucial.
#WorldBollardAssociation
 

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David9694 | 1 week ago
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Arrest after motorist crashes into shop in Sittingbourne High Street and Raja of Kent Indian Restaurant in High Halden, near Ashford

Following the incident, officers from the Kent Roads Policing Unit said on X: “This one clearly is not cut out for a life of crime. Having unsuccessfully rammed into a shop, the vehicle was sighted.

“A pursuit lasted only six seconds before he lost it on the first bend and got stuck.”

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/car-crashes-into-indian-restau...

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quiff replied to stonojnr | 1 month ago
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stonojnr wrote:

After a two for the price of one offer at Tescos ? (Yes it's the same car, same crash) https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24627798.delays-car-crashes-civic-dri... https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24627982.ipswich-tesco-remains-open-c...

Disappointed it wasn't a Honda

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newbankgyratory replied to hawkinspeter | 1 month ago
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How is that even possible? It's a suburban street - traffic cannot proceed too quickly because of the road layout and parked cars; it's a modern car - packed full of safety features to allow the driver to maintain stability and control; the driver (not mentioned in the news item) will have earned their driving licence after instruction and rigorous testing; their skill validated by being covered by motor insurers.

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mattw replied to David9694 | 1 month ago
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How the FUCK do you do that?

He's reversed it in. Here's the location:

https://www.google.com/maps/@51.4398212,-2.0038656,3a,75y,316.13h,73.88t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s7pD80IuaueHbtwMsSZFmng!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?coh=205409&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwMi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

 

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hawkinspeter replied to David9694 | 1 month ago
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David9694 wrote:

Car crashes into side of Winchester city centre church

https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24642034.car-crashes-side-winc...

She was just taking her car in for a service

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brooksby replied to Hirsute | 1 month ago
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Hirsute wrote:

"We don't know final amount of damage but at the moment it's at least £150,000-plus and it will probably be more."

Good grief - do they mean it might be £150,000-plus-plus? 

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hawkinspeter replied to Tom_77 | 1 month ago
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Tom_77 wrote:

Japan heritage worker backs car into oldest toilet at Kyoto temple

A man whose job it is to help preserve Japan's cultural heritage has accidentally smashed his car into the country's oldest toilet at a centuries-old Buddhist temple.

Well, if it's not one thing, it's anattā

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ktache replied to David9694 | 1 month ago
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There has to be a certain level of desperation in the lives of unsuccessful Argos ram raiders.

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belugabob replied to David9694 | 3 weeks ago
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David9694 wrote:

Live updates after car crashes into Well Street doctor's surgery

'The door has been smashed to bits'

https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/live-updates-af...

"I get my burgers at a drive thru, maybe I can get ozempic in the same way..."

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stonojnr replied to Tom_77 | 2 weeks ago
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Maybe it's clever viral marketing

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the little onion replied to David9694 | 1 week ago
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The bus should have been bigger and brighter coloured. How are drivers expected to spot a bright yellow double decker bus on our roads?

(p.s. it was one of those driverless cars, again)

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the little onion replied to David9694 | 1 week ago
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Unexpected item in the bagging area

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mdavidford replied to Hirsute | 1 week ago
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Someone was really worked up about e-scooters.

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Simon E replied to Simon E | 5 days ago
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Three further incidents this week. What a bonanza!

At 1.15pm on Wednesday Dawley Baptist Church was hit by someone leaving the church  [article]

Then at about 11.40pm on Friday evening the Fire Service sent 3 vehicles to an incident they described as involving "one private motor vehicle in to detached property". [article]

And on Saturday afternoon, just a few miles south of Pontesbury on the A488, police, 4 fire engines and 3 ambulances attended a single-vehicle incident. Two occupants were hurt, one with 'potentially serious injuries'. [article]

And a photo added for your entertainment - this is the outcome when incompetent SUV drivers charge along a narrow lanes, as happened today near Oswestry. The white Audi sustained "significant damage". Awww, such a shame! I have to deal with shitty driving by SUV, truck & van drivers on the local lanes on a daily basis. [article]

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Jogle replied to newbankgyratory | 1 month ago
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newbankgyratory wrote:

How is that even possible? It's a suburban street - traffic cannot proceed too quickly because of the road layout and parked cars; it's a modern car - packed full of safety features to allow the driver to maintain stability and control; the driver (not mentioned in the news item) will have earned their driving licence after instruction and rigorous testing; their skill validated by being covered by motor insurers.

I was looking for a different video but can't find that one at the moment. I did find this one though. Although you don't see the car flip, you can see it just before and that you don't need speed to flip a car https://youtube.com/shorts/18cfSwhyk9Y

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David9694 replied to mattw | 1 month ago
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Not sure that Google Maps link works but here's the scene from the street car 

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