Driver smashes into shop

A teenage driver lost control of his car and ploughed into the entrance of a Chorley shop, causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Fire crews, the police and an ambulance were called to John's Newsagents in Railway Road, Adlington.

The doors and windows at the front of the shop were pushed back due to the impact, but a main joist that supports the property remained intact and it stopped the car from causing further damage.

"We had to call out a structural engineer to make sure the building was safe, but we were able to re-open the next day. The repairs are now in the hands of the insurance and the first quote estimated costs of £4,000."

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