Car collides into shopfront on Derry's Spencer Road

A car has veered into a shopfront on Derry's Spencer Road.

The owners were opening up the store at the time of the collision.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

Spencer Road is currently closed.

The closure is in place from Victoria Road at the bridge to the traffic lights at Simpson's Brae.  

Motorists are advised to take another route for their journey.

This is the second such incident on Spencer Road this week.

SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has written to the Department for Infrastructure as a result.

Ms. McLaughlin said: “Following this morning’s collision, my thoughts are first and foremost with those affected who are no doubt badly shaken by this accident.

“It is also further extremely concerning that this incident is the second serious accident that has happened on Spencer Road here this week.

"This morning’s incident has caused considerable damage to a local business and I am aware that structural engineers are on the scene to assess the potential for collapse.

"This was a very near miss for the owners for the business who were just opening up as it occurred.

“People must be able to go about their daily working lives free from the fear of such an incident occurring. Thankfully no one has been hurt, but there is no doubt that it was a narrow escape and without further action from the Department for Infrastructure, I am really concerned that it may only be a matter of time before an incident occurs with even more serious consequences.

"I have written to the Department for Infrastructure on the incident to request a meeting and discuss other safety measures that could be put in place.”

SDLP Waterside Councillor Sean Mooney echoed this notion. Mr Mooney said: “People across the Waterside have been understandably very nervous over the past few days as they go about their business in treacherous conditions.

"The incident on Spencer Road this morning is extremely concerning for everyone in the local community and we are very fortunate that nobody was injured.

"Given that this is the second incident that has taken place this week, I believe it is incumbent on the Department to consider additional safety measures for the area.”

Wintry conditions have caused difficult driving conditions this week across the city. The public is encouraged to only make necessary journeys and to take extra care on the roads.