Demolition work under way after dramatic crash in Watton

Part of Watton High Street is closed after a car crashed into a building. <i>(Image: Facebook/Susan Cooke)</i>
Part of Watton High Street is closed after a car crashed into a building. (Image: Facebook/Susan Cooke)
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Demolition work is under way at an estate agents that was left badly damaged in a dramatic car crash.

Longsons Estate Agents, in Watton High Street, has been shut since a black Kia Magentis ploughed into the front of the building at 10.54pm on November 1.

The driver and passenger were both taken to hospital following the collision, with the passenger believed to have suffered life-changing injuries.

Breckland Council has now confirmed work is under way to make the badly damaged building safe, with High Street closed while it is carried out.

A council spokeswoman said: “Demolition works are now under way and Watton High Street is currently closed, though shops and businesses remain open.

“We are working closely with Norfolk County Council Highways and will keep the road closure arrangements under review.

“Our current priority remains public safety and making the building safe.”

Despite the damage, bosses at Longsons previously reassured customers it remains “business as usual” following the crash.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information about the collision to come forward.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Norfolk Constabulary, quoting reference 36/82140/26.

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