Car smashes into Essex house 'at 80mph' on Christmas Day, as man arrested
26 December 2023, 13:44
A man has been arrested after a car smashed into a house in Essex at high speed on Christmas Day.
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The collision took place in the town of Grays, east of London on Christmas morning.
No one was hurt, but roads were closed for several hours while emergency services dealt with the problem.
The car was said to be travelling at around 80mph when it crashed into the house.
Images from the scene show a section of the front wall was completely destroyed.
Police said: "We were notified at around 9.50am on Monday 25 December of the single-vehicle collision in which a car has collided with a property causing extensive damage.
"Police and fire service colleagues are at the scene.
"Thankfully, no one from the property has been reported as injured at this stage.
"A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving without a driving licence and no insurance.
"The road will be closed for several hours whilst we deal.
"Please avoid the area and find alternative routes. Thanks for your patience."
