Fiesta Crashes Into Lamp Post, Misses Hornchurch Car Showroom by Inches
Emergency services rushed to Hornchurch on Thursday afternoon after a Ford Fiesta smashed into a lamp post, narrowly missing a nearby Toyota car showroom.
Scene Secured as Lamp Post Left Heavily Damaged
The collision left the lamp post badly damaged and airbags deployed inside the Fiesta. Police, paramedics, and firefighters swarmed the scene, cordoning off the area for safety. Power to the lamp post was cut to prevent further hazards.
Close Call for Car Dealership Worth Hundreds of Thousands
The Fiesta zoomed within metres of wrecking a forecourt packed with pricey new Toyota cars — a near disaster avoided by the narrowest of margins.
No Serious Injuries But Investigation Underway
Thankfully, no serious injuries have been reported. The driver’s condition remains unconfirmed. A safety sticker was slapped on the damaged vehicle as inquiries continue.
The London Fire Brigade has since declared the zone safe. Engineers are on site restoring power to the damaged streetlight. The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service have been contacted for updates.
