Van ploughs into shop front on busy Sheffield road

This was the scene last night after a van ploughed into the front of a shop on a busy Sheffield road.

The van was left embedded into the 7 Hills convenience store, on Ecclesall Road, following the crash at around 10:30pm on Saturday, June 27.

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One witness, who wished to remain anonymous, said the driver fled the scene however this has not been confirmed.

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The van ploughed into the 7 Hills convenience store on Ecclesall Road

Police, fire, and ambulance crews attended the scene.

South Yorkshire Police have been contacted for comment.

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Emergency services attended the scene on Ecclesall Road last night where a van ploughed into a shop front

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