Car crashes into building in Tameside, causing it to collapse
A building's been reduced to rubble after a car crashed into it last night
Last updated 6th Jan 2023
A building in Ashton-Under-Lyne has collapsed, after a car crashed into it yesterday evening (Thursday 5 January).
Emergency services were called to the scene at 6.45pm, by the time they arrived the driver had managed to get out of the car.
She was treated at the scene by paramedics.
It's understood that back in September another vehicle crashed into the same premises on Canterbury Street, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Police say they're questioning a woman on suspicion of drink driving, and a cordon remains in place while emergency workers and the council make the area safe.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "At 6:45pm on Thursday, January 5 officers attended a road traffic collision on Canterbury Street in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside. A car collided with a building causing part of the building to collapse.
"Officers and emergency services are in attendance and a scene is in place. One woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and has been taken into police custody as enquiries continue."
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At around 6.45pm on Thursday 5 January, fire crews were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Canterbury Street, Ashton.
“Two fire engines from Ashton and Stalybridge stations, as well as the technical rescue unit from Ashton, quickly attended the scene. The incident involved a car colliding with a house causing significant structural damage.
“The driver had freed herself from the car prior to crews’ arrival and is being treated at the scene by North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). No other casualties have been reported.
“Firefighters remain in attendance, working with emergency service colleagues and Tameside Council to make the area safe.”