Car crashes through wall of library after going out of control
The car ended up halfway inside Hythe library on Sunday morning
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.