Car crashes into Maya Delicatessen in Fratton Road, Portsmouth

A car went into the side of a delicatessen on a busy Portsmouth shopping street this morning.

The blue Volkswagen Polo slammed into the side of the Polish and Hungarian specialist food store Maya Delicatessen just after 8am today. The shop, which is on the corner of Penhale Road and Fratton Road in Fratton.

People in the area reported hearing a “screech of wheels” before the impact.

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters from Cosham and Southsea were called to an RTC on Penhale Road shortly after 8.15am this morning, after a vehicle collided with a building.

“Crews worked to make the scene safe, supported by specialist advice from our Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team.”

Hampshire police confirmed they were called about the incident, and said no injuries were reported.

The Maya Delicatessen has been contacted for comment.