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Properties evacuated after van crashes into house in Kirkcaldy

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.

Van crashed into the front of the house in Kirkcaldy.
Van crashed into the front of the house in Kirkcaldy. Image: David Wardle

A road was closed and properties were evacuated after a van struck a house in Kirkcaldy.

Emergency services attended the scene on Overton Mains just before 4.15pm on Tuesday.

Spey Avenue was closed following the crash and properties were evacuated as a precaution.

Residents have since returned.

There are no reported injuries at this time.

Police said utility company was also on the scene with SGN vans spotted nearby.

Police called to van hitting house in Kirkcaldy

A Police Scotland spokesperson said on Tuesday: “Spey Avenue in Kirkcaldy has been closed after a van struck a house on Overton Mains, Kirkcaldy, this afternoon.

“A number of properties have been evacuated as a precaution.

“There are no reports of any injuries.

“Emergency services and a utility company are in attendance.

“Local diversions are in place.”

car crashes into house Kirkcaldy
Emergency services and utility firms at the scene. Image: David Wardle

A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We got a call from police about a potential road traffic crash at around 4.12pm.

“We currently have two appliances from Kirkcaldy in attendance.

“Police and the Scottish Ambulance Service are also on the scene.

“We left the scene at 7.25pm.”

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