Lidl confirms Wolverhampton store will remain closed 'until further notice' following fatal crash

Lidl has confirmed that its Finchfield Hill store in Wolverhampton will remain closed ‘until further notice’ following a tragic crash which claimed the life of a man in his 30s.

The supermarket giant has issued a statement following the incident on Friday, October 23 evening, when a car crashed through the front doors of the store and travelled towards the back of the building.

A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene, while two women, including the driver, were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Several other people were also reported to have been injured.

The driver, a woman in her 70s, is believed to have suffered a medical incident before the collision.

The store has remained closed to customers since the tragedy, with a temporary security fence erected outside the building.

Lidl has now confirmed that the supermarket will not reopen until further notice, as police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A spokesperson for Lidl said: "We are deeply saddened by the incident at our Finchfield Hill store and our hearts go out to the man's family and loved ones, and all involved in this tragic event.

"We are doing everything we can to support our store team and assist West Midlands Police with their ongoing investigation.

"The store will remain closed until further notice."

In the days following the collision, the car was recovered from inside the supermarket and removed from the scene.

Floral tributes have also been left on a wall adjoining the store in memory of the man who died and those affected by the tragedy.

West Midlands Police officers have continued their enquiries following the incident, and have been approached for a new update about their investigation.

In its latest update, the force said: "The investigation into the cause of the collision continues."