Spalding road shut following collision

A vehicle hit a closed pub which resulted in a town centre road being closed by emergency services. The White Horse in Spalding was hit by a vehicle, which went through a wall, earlier today, police have confirmed. Two ambulances were at the scene along with the police and a fire engine.

Scene of the crash in Church Street in Spalding

A police statement says: “We are on scene at a collision at High Bridge in Spalding where a vehicle has collided with a building and gone through the wall.

“Officers are still assessing the incident and crews from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service are also on scene.

“The collision is believed to have involved another vehicle, and was reported at 9.51am today (30 November). This was incident 115 of today. We will issue further updates when we have them.”

The historic White Horse pub has been closed for years and concerns have been raised that it is becoming an eyesore.

South Holland District Council leader Nick Worth has been calling on the brewery, Samuel Smith, to take care of the building.