Stoneclough homeowner ‘in shock’ after car crashes into home

Emergency services were called to Market Street in Stoneclough at around 5am today, March 28, after a car had crashed into a property, causing significant structural damage and forcing road closures.

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Tony Walters, whose home was struck, said he had been asleep when the incident happened.

“I was asleep, I thought a bomb had gone off,” he said.

“There’s been significant structural damage to my house.

“The vehicle went straight through my steel iron railings and front door and came to rest in the hallway.

“I was in shock.”

The car crashed through railings and into a house on Market Street in Stoneclough (Image: Phil Taylor)

Mr Walters said that although the damage to the property is severe, he and his son, who were both inside at the time, were not injured.

“Thankfully, my wife is away at our holiday home, so it was just me and my son. We’re not injured, but the house is very badly damaged,” he added.

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The crash also caused damage to nearby property and street infrastructure.

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Tony said: “It’s also damaged my neighbour’s property, taking parts off the wall and sending a brick through a window.”

Significant damage was caused after a vehicle ploughed into a Stoneclough home (Image: Phil Taylor)

A nearby bus stop had also been damaged by the vehicle, which the council have since taken away.

Ambulance were also on the scene.

Police have cordoned off sections of Market Street, with at least 10 homes within the closure area.

Roads in and around the village remain shut, with diversions in place.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews attended but said the incident is being led by Greater Manchester Police.

Road closures remain in place following the early morning crash in Stoneclough (Image: Phil Taylor)

A Serious Collision Unit is at the scene and investigations are ongoing.

By mid-afternoon, the vehicle had been removed from Tony’s home and builders have been called to secure the damaged property and board it up.

GMP have been contacted for comment.