Road closed as car crashes into side of house

Significant damage was caused to the car and the building after the crash

A car has crashed into the side of a house on a street in Newark.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called at 11:00 GMT on Saturday to reports of a collision near North Gate Retail Park.

Crews from Collingham, Highfields, Newark and Tuxford attended, a statement said, with Currie Road closed while the scene is cleared.

No serious injuries were reported, but the fire service said the driver of the car has been taken to hospital as a precaution.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash

The fire service has been examining the extent of the damage

Emergency services managed to recover the car from the damaged area of the building, and it has now been taken away from the scene.

The car was retrieved from the side of the building and taken away from the scene