Car crashes through wall of library after going out of control

The car ended up halfway inside Hythe library on Sunday morning

The car ended up wedged inside Hythe library
Author: Jason BeckPublished 18th Oct 2021
Last updated 18th Oct 2021

A library near Southampton was left with substantial damage after a car smashed through its wall.

Books and magazines were sent flying by the incident at Hythe Library on Sunday morning - with images showing bricks, chairs and rubble strewn across the floor.

A tweet from nearby Hardley Fire Station said two people who were in the car - understood to be an elderly couple - were able to escape the vehicle without major injuries, but then found themselves trapped inside the library.

Fire crews used a winch to steady the car, and "tunnelled through" to reach the pair and help them to safety.

The library is expected to be closed for at least a week, Hampshire Libraries said.

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