A car crashed into a village store and emergency services have been called to the scene this afternoon.

The Co-operative Food shop in Ferring Road, Ferring has been cordoned off after a car collided into the front of the supermarket just after midday.

The Argus: The store is closed while damage is assessed The store is closed while damage is assessed (Image: Sussex News And Pictures)

Pictures from the scene show damage to the front of the shop, after the Honda Jazz appeared to have hit it.

A spokeswoman for Southern Co-op, who own the store, said: "The store is currently closed and we’re working hard to reopen the store as soon as possible.

"All of our colleagues are safe and unharmed."

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “This afternoon at 12.06pm we were called to reports of a road traffic collision at Ferring Street, Ferring.

“Joint fire control mobilised one fire engine from Littlehampton to the scene.

“Upon arrival the crew found one vehicle that had collided with a premises. Fortunately, there was no-one trapped and firefighters made the scene safe.

“The crew left the scene at 12.35pm.”

Sussex Police have been approached for comment.