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Three people injured as car crashes into Specsavers | Three people injured as car crashes into Specsavers |
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A car crashed into the shopfront of Specsavers opticians on Wednesday morning | A car crashed into the shopfront of Specsavers opticians on Wednesday morning |
Three people were injured when a car crashed into a shop in a town centre in Leicestershire. | Three people were injured when a car crashed into a shop in a town centre in Leicestershire. |
Emergency services were called just after 09:50 BST to Specsavers opticians in Lutterworth Road, Blaby, on Wednesday. | Emergency services were called just after 09:50 BST to Specsavers opticians in Lutterworth Road, Blaby, on Wednesday. |
Leicestershire Police said one person was treated at the scene, while two were taken to hospital. The driver - a man - was unhurt. | Leicestershire Police said one person was treated at the scene, while two were taken to hospital. The driver - a man - was unhurt. |
No arrests have been made and road closures are in place in the area, the force added. | No arrests have been made and road closures are in place in the area, the force added. |
A number of road closures are in place in the area | A number of road closures are in place in the area |
A Specsavers spokesperson added: "The most important thing is that everyone is safe and, while a couple of people sustained minor injuries, we're very thankful it wasn't more serious. | |
"The store will need to remain closed for at least the next few days while we carefully assess the damage and make sure the building is safe. | |
"We really appreciate our customers' patience while we work on reopening as soon as possible." | |
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