Residents ‘shaken’ as Sydney corner store at risk of collapse after car crash

A corner store in south-west Sydney is at risk of collapse after a car crashed into it on Sunday morning, but luckily causing no serious injuries.

NSW Ambulance was called to Edge St, Lakemba just after 10.30am after reports that a car had mounted the footpath and crashed into a convenience store with a residence attached. The store was closed at the time.

A corner store in Lakemba, in south-west Sydney is at risk of collapse after car crashed into it on Sunday morning, February 20, 2022.Credit: NSW Fire & Rescue

Fire and rescue NSW acting superintendent Mat Sigmund said the driver and residents were “shaken” by the accident but no one was seriously injured.

“Crews have shored up some of the walls, but we have concerns about structural collapse,” Mr Sigmund said. “We have a laser device called a Leader Sentry, monitoring movement in the walls, and we are consulting government engineers (about remedies).”

The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to Concord Hospital in a stable condition.