Man dies after car crashes into Lidl supermarket
A man in his 30s has died after a car crashed into the entrance of a Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton. Emergency services attended the scene, and police have confirmed the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
Why it matters
This tragic accident highlights the sudden nature of public safety incidents and the immediate response required from emergency services.
Image source, Tina Bonev Photography Image caption, The car ended up inside the shop as "terrified" eyewitnesses described a scene of "shock and confusion"
A man in his 30s has died after a car crashed through the entrance of a Lidl shop in Wolverhampton.
Police were called to the supermarket in Finchfield Hill shortly before 18:00 BST on Friday.
West Midlands Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene and a number of other people were treated for injuries.
West Midlands Fire Service said it dispatched four crews to the incident at 17:51 BST with two crews still at the scene at 20:05 BST.
Figure caption, Car crashes into Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton
The car had crashed through the entrance of the shop, smashing the glass, and remained just inside the doors on Friday night as emergency services arrived at the scene.
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