Two people hurt as car crashes into hotel

A blue car has crashed into a partially damaged building. A broken doorway is visible. Red-and-white tape reading “FIRE DO NOT CROSS” cordons off the area.

Two people have been injured after the car they were in crashed into a hotel, police have said.

Lincolnshire Police said it was called to the Travelodge on South Parade in Skegness at about 18:45 BST on Thursday.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue also attended and said the car had gone into the fire escape wall.

A Travelodge spokesperson said: "All customers and colleagues were safely evacuated while fire officers checked the building. The hotel is now open and repair works are being arranged."

A car has smashed through a damaged doorway inside a building. There is debris and shattered materials all over the floor. A large metal door has collapsed in front of the vehicle. There is also red-and-white tape marked “FIRE DO NOT CROSS” blocking access to the area.

Police said recovery of the vehicle began in the early hours of Friday morning.

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