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Car Crashes Into House in Higham Causing Serious Damage

Structural engineers are due to inspect the property today to assess safety and the next steps for repairs or occupancy.

Overview

  • A car struck a house on Upper Street in Higham late on Thursday, May 28, and Suffolk Police said they were called to the scene at 9.30pm.
  • Emergency services attended and the road was partly blocked while the vehicle was recovered, and photographs show the car cordoned off at the scene.
  • Suffolk Police report that no injuries were sustained in the collision and there has been no public confirmation that residents were displaced.
  • The front of the house suffered what authorities described as serious structural damage, and engineers will determine whether the building is safe to occupy or needs urgent repair.
  • Higham is a small village near Dedham on the Essex–Suffolk border where damage to older buildings can raise both safety and heritage concerns, and further action may include building safety notices, insurance claims, and any police follow-up.