A Mercedes drove into the Edinburgh Woollen Mill in Southport. Emergency services responded; no injuries reported.
A black Mercedes drove right into the shopfront of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill. Photos showed the car inside the shop. A small safety area now surrounds the shop.
A witness said the passenger seemed elderly, around 80 years old. The driver may have had a medical problem. Someone looking in the window seemed scared.
Luckily, the car didn’t hit anyone there, and no one inside the shop got hurt. The police helped the man out of the car. Many emergency vehicles came to help, including police cars, fire engines, and an ambulance.
Firefighters arrived quickly after the crash, within four minutes of the 1:10 PM call. The fire service sent two fire engines and a search and rescue team to the scene.
The car stayed upright after the incident, and the driver was awake and able to breathe on his own. He walked out of the crashed vehicle. Firefighters secured the scene completely, and then police took over. The fire service left at 1:37 PM.
Police ask for more information about the incident. People can call 101 or message @MerPolCC, referring to log number 0466. People can also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.