Asda apologise after delivery van crashes into building

A delivery van got stuck in the underpass at Longcross Court, causing structural damage to the row of flats.

Residents had to be evacuated as firefighters worked to make the building safe.

Asda has now issued an apology and confirmed it is working to try and help those affected.

A spokesperson for the supermarket said: “We are aware of an incident involving one of our vehicles in Middlewich and are in contact with the housing association (Regenda Homes) affected by the accident to understand how we can best support their residents.

“We would like to apologise for any distress this may have caused."

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Asda is working with Regenda Homes to support residents (Image: Newsquest)

Emergency services were called to the flats on Lewin Street at around 4.20pm on Thursday.

One person was assessed at the scene for injuries, North West Ambulance Service confirmed.

Fortunately, no one needed to be taken to hospital.

A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "Officers attended and found a supermarket delivery van had collided with the roof of an underpass.

"Residents were evacuated from the address due to concerns over the structural safety of the building, although there were no reports of any injuries.

"Officers left the scene shorty after 9pm."

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “Fire crews attended a call to a dangerous structure after a vehicle collided with a row of flats.

“Firefighters isolated the gas and electric supply to all flats and put in place a full cordon around the building.

“A gas detector was used to check the area.

“Firefighters made sure all occupiers of the flats were accounted for.

“They retrieved personal belongings from the flats with the supervision of a structural engineer.”