The owner of a fish and chip shop has confirmed no one was injured when a car ploughed into the building.

Emergency services were called to Papa’s Super Fish Takeaway on Beatty Road at 10.24am following reports a car had crashed into the business.

It is thought the driver, an elderly woman, had got stuck on the wet road in front of the shop.

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When she tried to reverse out she went through the shop window.

Julia Matheou, who owns the business with her husband Kiki, said they don’t know when they will reopen.

Speaking to KentOnline, Mrs Matheou said: “It was a tragic accident and it’s devastating the shop has had to close but the most important thing is that no one was hurt.

“The lady got her car stuck between some metal posts in front of the shop and when she went into reverse she came in. She wasn’t hurt either and her son came to get her.

“There’s a huge step up to the shop front so I really don’t know how it happened.

“It was outside of shop hours so there was only a few of the girls prepping in the back but fortunately no one was hurt.

“We don’t know how long it’s going to take to get fixed but it’s in the hands of the professionals and the insurers now.

“Fortunately the damage is all superficial and we will endeavour to get back open to customers as soon as we can.

“We’re sorry to the inconvenience it’s caused to them and the drivers while the road was closed.”

Kent Fire and Rescue service were at the scene for support for just eight minutes while the car was removed.

Police put a temporary road closure in place for public safety but it was lifted shortly after.

The One Stop shop next door has not been affected and will remain open as usual.