Car crashes into house in Bridgnorth and causes 'substantial damage'

Police, fire and ambulance crews were scrambled to Bramble Ridge at 12.39pm on Wednesday to reports of a crash.

One fire appliance was scrambled from the fire station at Bridgnorth.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "We were called to reports of an accident at Bramble Ridge, Bridgnorth, at about 12.35pm.

"A car hit the front door and porch and caused substantial damage.

"No-one was injured and the ambulance service was not required.

"The owners of the house were home at the time but were not hurt."

Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service said the land ambulance service and the police were also at the scene.

A spokesperson for the fire service said "one vehicle crashed into house". Crews made the area safe. No persons were reported as trapped.

It is understood that a saloon car reversed into the property and a structural engineer was sent to the scene to assess the damage.

The fire service incident stop message was sent at 1.55pm.

The West Midlands Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.