East Kilbride home destroyed after lorry repeatedly rams into it

Officers say nobody has been injured but there is extensive damage to the property.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 7th Sep 2021

A house in East Kilbride has been destroyed after a lorry repeatedly drove into it last night.

Officers were alerted to the incident on Lancaster Crescent shortly before 11.30 and nearby houses were evacuated.

Pictures on social media show the front of the house in ruin.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “An investigation is under way after a lorry was deliberately driven into a house in Lancaster Crescent on Monday 6 September 2021.

"Police were notified around 11.25pm.

"No-one was injured in the incident.

"The building has sustained extensive damage and local residents were evacuated as a precaution.

"Enquires are ongoing.”

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