Tesla crashes into Bethnal Green house
No injuries were reported after the vehicle collided with a property on Old Ford Road.
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Incident → evidence → outcomeA driver escaped unharmed after a blue Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house on Old Ford Road in Bethnal Green this morning. The incident occurred at around 8am, with the vehicle embedding itself into the brickwork and a window of the Victorian townhouse.
Footage from the scene showed the car's airbags had deployed and the driver's door was open. The collision left a significant hole in the facade of the property. The London Ambulance Service confirmed they were not required at the scene as there were no casualties.
Police response and aftermath
A police cordon was established in both directions on Old Ford Road following the collision. This cordon has since been lifted. The Metropolitan Police stated they would not be providing a comment on the incident, citing their policy for damage-only events.
The exact circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear. Both the vehicle and the house sustained severe damage.
Questions this report answers
01What happened on Old Ford Road this morning?
A blue Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house on Old Ford Road in Bethnal Green at approximately 8am. The vehicle caused damage to the property's facade.
02Were there any injuries from the crash?
No injuries were reported. The driver of the Tesla escaped unscathed, and there were no casualties from the house. The London Ambulance Service was not needed at the scene.
03What was the police response to the incident?
The Metropolitan Police attended the scene and put up a cordon, which has since been lifted. They declined to comment on the incident as it was damage-only.
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