Emergency services called to Co-op collision in Ferring

The Co-operative Food store on Ferring Road, Ferring, was locked down after a car crashed into the front of the supermarket just after midday.

The shop will remain closed during the damage assessment (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Crime scene pictures show damage to the front of the store after the Honda Jazz appeared to have pulled in there.

A spokeswoman for Southern Co-Op, which owns the store, said: “The store is currently closed and we are working hard to reopen the store as soon as possible.

“All of our colleagues are safe and unharmed.”

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services said: “At 12.06 this afternoon we were called to reports of a road traffic accident in Ferring Street, Ferring.

“The joint fire control mobilized a fire engine from Littlehampton to the scene.

“Upon arrival, the crew found a vehicle that had collided with property. Fortunately, no one was trapped and the fire brigade secured the scene of the accident.

“The crew left the scene at 12:35 p.m.”

Sussex Police have been asked for comment.