A trapped driver was cut free from a vehicle after a crash at a Sainsbury's supermarket.

The person rescued was taken to hospital for check-ups following the smash at the large store at Westwood Cross, in Thanet.

Fire crews used battery-operated tools to release the driver, who was the sole person involved in the incident at about 1.45pm yesterday.

They used air bags to stabilise the vehicle before cutting the occupant free.

The fire service left just after 2.30pm.

Police were also alerted. A spokesman said: "Kent Police was called at 1.50pm on Wednesday after a car collided with a building in Dadson Way, Westwood, Thanet.

"Officers attended along with Kent Fire and Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance and assisted with the recovery of the vehicle.

"No serious injuries were reported."

Sainsbury's remained open throughout the day.

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