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Car crashes into building near ferry terminal

BBC A blue car with the bonnet crushed against a building with police tape around the scene and orange cones cordoning it off. BBC

Traffic has been redirected in Dartmouth after a car crashed into a building near the area's ferry terminal.

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers attended the incident on the South Embankment at about 01:42 BST.

One man has been arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle whilst unfit through drink or drugs, the force said.

The man remains in custody and is helping police with enquiries.

A blue car with the bonnet crushed against a building with police tape around the scene and orange cones cordoning it off.
Traffic is being redirected

Police said South Hams District Council would be dealing with the "structural safety" of the building and any traffic issues.

The local authority said in a statement on X people should "drive with caution" and "traffic is being directed" around the incident.

The ferry continues to operate as normal.

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