Wolverhampton Lidl devastated by car crash reopens today

A Wolverhampton superstore which was left devastated by a car crash is reopening to the public today (Saturday).

Lidl confirmed that the store on Finchfield Hill will reopen on Saturday, more than two weeks after the crash, which saw a Renault Zoe crash through the front door on Friday, October 23 after the driver, a woman in her 70s, was believed to have suffered a medical incident.

The incident saw James Singh Jagpal die at the scene, while another woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries and the interior of the store was a scene of devastation.

After the car was removed from the store, a cordon was put in place and work commenced to repair the store and ensure it was safe for the public to use.

The supermarket chain has confirmed that all essential repair work and safety checks have been completed and offered a statement paying tribute to Mr Jagpal and thanking the community for their patience.

A spokesman for Lidl said: “Our deepest thoughts and sympathies remain with the family and loved ones of James Singh Jagpal following their devastating loss.

“We continue to do everything possible to support our colleagues during this difficult time, and we sincerely thank the local community for their patience and understanding."

West Midlands Police said the investigation into the crash was continuing, confirming that the driver had been spoken to and asking for anyone with information to get in touch.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We are continuing with our investigation into the collision.

“We have spoken with the driver as part of our enquiries, and we'd ask anyone with information to call 101 or use Live Chat on our website quoting log 4069 of 23 October.”