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Residents in Waltham Abbey say drivers are 'dicing with death' after a car crashes into a house
Overview
Residents in Ninefields, Waltham Abbey, have raised concerns about speeding drivers after a car crashed into a house, causing it to partially collapse. A man inside the property was rescued by firefighters via a ladder. Essex Highways data shows six collisions on the road in the last five years. An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs, and has since been released on police bail.
Key points
- A car crashed into a house in Ninefields, Waltham Abbey, causing a partial collapse just before 23:00 BST on Friday.
- The male resident was rescued from the property by firefighters via a rear window using a ladder.
- Essex Highways data records six collisions on the road over the past five years.
- An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and being unfit through drink or drugs, and has been released on police bail.
- Local residents have called for safety measures such as speed bumps and extended bollards to prevent further accidents.