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Man, 21, arrested after car crashes into Telford house

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after crashing into a house in Telford.

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A man has been arrested after the crash in Randlay

Emergency services rushed to Boulton Grange, in Randlay, on Saturday evening after a BMW smashed into a property.

A gaping hole was left in the side of the house, leaving neighbours shocked.

The occupant of the property had a lucky escape, and is now recovering from the scare while building experts assess the house.

The car, which sustained significant damage to the front end, was taken away on a recovery truck.

The scene of the incident in Boulton Grange

Nobody was trapped in the car when the emergency services arrived. Three fire engines were sent to the scene.

A West Mercia Police spokeswoman said: "A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and has been released on police bail."

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "At 7.48pm on Saturday, we received a call reporting that a road traffic collision had taken place in Randlay, Telford.

"Three fire appliances including the rescue tender were mobilised from Telford Central and Wellington."

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