Car collides with building in Plymouth

Police have launched an investigation after a car collided with a house in St Levan Road, Plymouth, at around 11.40pm last night (Wednesday 7th October) causing substantial damage.

Emergency services attended an apartment building in Warleigh Court following reports of a Ford Focus having collided with two parked vehicles and the building.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service called out a specialist engineer to inspect the damage who declared the building unsafe.

The occupants of six flats were evacuated for their own safety as was a disabled resident in a neighbouring building and a cordon has been set up.

Plymouth City Council provided emergency accommodation for those who were unable to make their own arrangements.

A 27-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested at the scene for driving under the influence and is currently in custody at Charles Cross Police Station.

Parts of St Levan Road remains closed and the public are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Buses may also be affected.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information that could help, police would like to hear from you.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk, quoting police log 878 for the 7th October.