A man in his 30s has died and multiple people were injured after a car crashed into a Lidl supermarket in Finchfield, Wolverhampton, on the evening of October 23. West Midlands Police confirmed the man's death is not being treated as suspicious.
The incident occurred at approximately 5.51pm when a vehicle smashed through the store window on Finchfield Hill. Emergency services, including police, fire and ambulance crews, were dispatched to the scene.
Police Confirm Death and Injuries
West Midlands Police issued a statement saying: "A man in his 30s was sadly pronounced deceased while a number of other people were treated for injuries at the scene. The man's death is not being treated as suspicious. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time."
The force spokesperson added: "Officers remain at the scene to help fire and ambulance colleagues carry out their enquiries. The road nearby is likely to remain closed for some time, so drivers are advised to seek alternate routes."
Footage Shows Vehicle Inside Store
Footage seen by BirminghamLive showed the vehicle crashed against an aisle inside the supermarket. Police sealed off a section of Finchfield Hill and urged people to avoid the area while investigations continued.
Fire Service Response
West Midlands Fire Service, also in attendance, said crews received the first call at 5.51pm. The fire service's control room confirmed the incident involved a "car through the window" of the supermarket.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log 4069 of October 23. The road closure is expected to remain in place for some time as emergency services complete their enquiries.
