Irvine SPAR shop 'closed' after 'car collides with pillar'

The collision has caused damage to the structure outside the shop <i>(Image: Sourced)</i>
The collision has caused damage to the structure outside the shop (Image: Sourced)
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A MAN has been charged after a car "collided with a pillar" outside an Irvine shop.

Emergency crews were called to attend the SPAR branch on Cardow Crescent in the Lawthorn area on Friday, August 21, in response to the incident.

The store is said to be closed as a result of the incident.

Images from the scene show that the crash has caused damage to part of the structure outside the shop. A damaged vehicle was also photographed nearby.

Police tape has been put up around the impacted area to limit public access.

Any long-term impacts are not known at this stage though there are not any reported injuries.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.20am on Friday, August 21, 2026, officers received a report of a one vehicle crash on Cardow Crescent, Irvine.

“There were no reports of any injuries.

“A man was charged in connection with a road traffic offence and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal."

SPAR has been approached for further comment.

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