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Car smashes into front of busy Dublin city centre convenience store

Car Smashes Into Front Of Busy Dublin City Centre Convenience Store
Gardaí and fire services were called to the scene due to a small white hatchback car crashing into the 24-hour Centra located on Dame Street shortly after 9pm on Sunday. Photo: Collins
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A motorist and members of the public inside a busy Dublin City centre convenience store made a lucky escape when a car crashed into the front of the building.

Gardaí and fire services were called to the scene due to a small white hatchback car crashing into the 24-hour Centra located on Dame Street shortly after 9pm on Sunday.

The crash caused extensive damage to the shop’s entrance, facade and windows.

In a statement, gardaí confirmed they attended the scene of a road traffic collision on Dame Street.

"A single vehicle collided with the shopfront of a business premises at approximately 9:00 pm. No serious injuries have been reported at this time,” the statement said.

Emergency services remained at the scene until the area was cleared.

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