COUNTY NEWS: Lucky escape as car crashes into building on Christmas Day

Two children in the back of this car escaped with minor injuries after it crashed through a barrier and into a building on Christmas Day, according to police.
Car crash at Teville Gate roundabout, Worthing, Christmas Day 2017. Photo by Eddie MitchellCar crash at Teville Gate roundabout, Worthing, Christmas Day 2017. Photo by Eddie Mitchell
Car crash at Teville Gate roundabout, Worthing, Christmas Day 2017. Photo by Eddie Mitchell

Police said the road at Teville Gate in Worthing was closed until just past 1am this morning after emergency services were called to the incident at 11.45pm.

Video footage of the scene from Eddie Mitchell shows damage to the corner of Norfolk House with the car halfway through the metal barrier.

The passengers, two children, and the male driver were taken to hospital to receive treatment but no-one was seriously hurt, a police spokesman said.

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