A CAR crashed into a house causing structural damage when a young driver lost control last night.

The 17-year-old was driving an MG Metro along Tonge Old Road, Tonge Fold, when it collided with two parked cars before careering into a house.

The collision caused a crack under the front window of the house. No one was hurt.

The youth was questioned by police and is expected to face a number of charges on motoring offences.

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