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Porsche crashes into Georgian flats in Bath | Porsche crashes into Georgian flats in Bath |
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Fire crews rushed to the scene when the car became lodged against the side of the building | Fire crews rushed to the scene when the car became lodged against the side of the building |
A car crashed through railings and into the kitchen window of a listed building in Bath. | A car crashed through railings and into the kitchen window of a listed building in Bath. |
The Porsche Macan hit Connaught Mansions, a Grade I listed block of flats in Laura Place at about 13:00 BST. | |
The car smashed through wrought iron railings and was left hanging over a drop between the pavement and the Georgian building for several hours. | The car smashed through wrought iron railings and was left hanging over a drop between the pavement and the Georgian building for several hours. |
The driver and a passenger suffered minor injuries in the crash. | The driver and a passenger suffered minor injuries in the crash. |
The pair were helped out of the vehicle before fire crews arrived and the scene attracted crowds of onlookers. | The pair were helped out of the vehicle before fire crews arrived and the scene attracted crowds of onlookers. |
Two people were helped out of the car and are believed to have suffered only minor injuries | Two people were helped out of the car and are believed to have suffered only minor injuries |
Avon Fire and Rescue said two crews were sent to the scene to help move the car, which was lifted clear by a recovery vehicle at about 16:00 BST. | Avon Fire and Rescue said two crews were sent to the scene to help move the car, which was lifted clear by a recovery vehicle at about 16:00 BST. |
A spokesperson said: "Two people were released before our arrival, with minor injuries and an ambulance was requested to check them over." | A spokesperson said: "Two people were released before our arrival, with minor injuries and an ambulance was requested to check them over." |
Police were also called to the scene and put a temporary road closure in place around Laura Place and Henrietta Street. | Police were also called to the scene and put a temporary road closure in place around Laura Place and Henrietta Street. |
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