A car crash has caused major damage to two properties in Bootle this afternoon.
A black BMW destroyed a lamppost and garden wall of one property before eventually crashing into the porch of the house next door.
Police were alerted at 1.30pm after reports of the frightening crash on Aintree Road, just down the road from HMP Liverpool.
Extensive damage has been done as the car appears to have hit a lamppost and garden wall before smashing into the front porch of a neighbouring property and coming to a halt.
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Bricks and debris has been left scattered over the front of the properties and pavement.
Miraculously, nobody has been reported injured.
A police cordon remains in place and a section of Aintree Road, just before Hornby Road is currently closed.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “A call came in at 1.30pm reporting a black BMW had collided with the wall of a house and a lamppost on Aintree Road in Bootle.
“No one was injured however damage has been caused to the wall and lamppost.
“Road closures are still in place and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
Anyone with info is asked to contact @MerPolCC or 101 with ref 432.
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