Car Crashes Into House Opposite Eastbourne’s Beacon Shopping Centre

Emergency crews scrambled this afternoon after a car smashed into the side of a house on Tideswell Road, right opposite The Beacon shopping centre in Eastbourne.

Driver Loses Control Exiting Car Park

Witnesses say the motorist was pulling out of the shopping centre’s car park when they suddenly lost control and careered into the property.

Déjà Vu: Same Spot Hit Last Year

This isn’t the first time disaster has struck here. Last August 28, a vehicle crashed straight through the wall of the very same house. That crash sparked calls for better road design and clearer driver visibility.

The house stands empty, but locals warn it’s only a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt.

Residents Demand Urgent Safety Fixes

Police and paramedics rushed to the scene, though injuries remain unconfirmed. Meanwhile, frustrated neighbours are demanding swift action to safeguard what they call a “dangerous” stretch of road.

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