A car crashed into a house in Aberlady late on Tuesday evening, leaving the vehicle lodged in the property’s front and prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The occupants were in the living room at the time; they escaped without serious physical injury but were left shaken by the incident.
Immediate response and safety checks
Police, the Scottish Ambulance Service and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the scene at about 10.20pm. East Lothian Council also attended and erected barriers to secure the area while utility companies checked for any gas or electrical damage.
The damaged vehicle, identified as a white Kia Rio, remained embedded in the front of the house the following morning. The homeowners were unable to re-enter their property until later in the night and reported having difficulty sleeping after the shock.
Residents’ account and community concerns
The homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous and has lived in the property for three decades, described the moment the collision happened and the subsequent disruption. She praised the conduct of the emergency teams and the utility crews who attended.
“It about gave us a heart attack... It was a horrible shock and quite a fright.”
Local community representatives highlighted that speeding has been raised previously at meetings. Malcolm Duck, chair of the Gullane Area Community Council — which covers Aberlady — said he was relieved that nobody was seriously hurt and reiterated that concerns about vehicle speeds on that stretch have been discussed locally.
Practical consequences and next steps
Police took a statement from the household, and removal of the vehicle is understood to be pending while investigators and insurers coordinate. The household reported that they were waiting for contact from those responsible for removing the car.
| Key detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Time of incident | About 10.20pm |
| Location | Junction of the A198 and The Pleasance, Aberlady |
| Vehicle | White Kia Rio |
| Injuries | No one taken to hospital |
- Emergency services secured the scene and carried out safety checks.
- Utilities attended to assess gas and electrical safety.
- Community councillors said speeding has been a recurring local issue.
Residents anxious about road safety in the area are encouraged to report concerns to Police Scotland and to raise issues with the community council so they can be logged and considered for future road-safety measures.
InfoRadar will provide updates if further information becomes available on the cause of the crash, the timetable for vehicle removal or any council or police actions in response to the incident.
