A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car ploughed into the front of a home in Bridgnorth.

The crash happened in Princess Drive at around 8.15pm last night and left a huge hole in the front of the bungalow.

Firefighters administered trauma care to the driver "as well as comfort and support to the elderly resident who was in the property at the time of impact."

The driver, a 67-year-old man, was arrested and taken to hospital.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "Officers received a report of a car that collided with a building on Princess Drive, Bridgnorth.

"Officers, West Midlands Ambulance and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue services attended the scene.

"The driver, a 67-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with non-life changing injuries.

"No other injuries were reported and the car was recovered."

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Bridgnorth Fire Station said on Facebook: "The vehicle has impacted the building causing considerable damage to the front face of the property.

"Once on scene crews quickly made the building and vehicle safe. Delivering Trauma Care to the driver as well as comfort and support to the elderly resident who was in the property at the time of impact.

"We were supported by our colleagues from Much Wenlock and Wellington, as well as Police and Ambulance.

"Our thanks to the initial caller, who rang 999 after witnessing the impact.

"Giving full and correct details to our Fire Control while dealing with First Aid and making contact with the occupier all on her own.

"She then gave a full and informative handover to our Incident Commander allowing him to make the required operational decisions.

"Communication and keeping clam in a stressful situation are skills rarely used by members of the public but can make a massive difference."

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The scene of devastation after the crash. Pic credit: Bridgnorth Fire Station.