Supermarket closed after car crashes through window

A supermarket has been closed after a car crashed through a window at the front of the store.

The silver hatchback crushed bollards separating the car park and the Lidl store on Taunton's Roman Road, before breaking the windows.

Avon and Somerset Police said there had been no injuries or arrests, describing it as a "one-person road traffic accident".

The store is expected to remain closed until a structural engineer can assess the damage. Lidl and police have been contacted for further comment.

In a statement, Lidl said: "We can confirm that emergency services were alerted to an incident involving a car at our Taunton store this morning.

"Thankfully, no one in the store was injured. The store is currently closed with a view to reopening as soon as possible, once measures have been implemented to secure the store and ensure customer and colleague safety."

The vehicle has since been removed from the store.

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