A CAR has crashed at an 'accident blackspot' in Winchester.

The incident happened at the Hill Farm Garage crossroads near Sutton Scotney, at about 7.30pm last night.

A Vauxhall Astra had collided with the building and caused damage to two cars parked outside.

The garage is at a crossroads which has been staggered to improve safety.

A police spokesman said enquiries are on-going to establish the exact circumstances.

Graham Sharland, from the garage, said: "The driver came straight down the A272 at about 80 miles an hour. They wrote off more cars, again."

In December a car left a trail of destruction at the same location as it smashed into the garage and ended up perched against the thatched roof of the garage reception area.

The driver escaped with only minor injuries and was later arrested by police after trying to flee from the scene.

Several high-value cars including two Mercedes, a C-class and C-estate, were also damaged in the crash with a repair bill estimated at £30,000.

At the time of the previous accident, Mr Sharland described the area as an "accident blackspot" and called for better signage and a lower speed limit and roundabout.