A pensioner was today recovering in hospital after his car mounted a pavement and hit a house.

The 65-year-old, who has not been named, is in a stable condition in Colchester General Hospital.

He suffered internal and head injuries in the accident in Colchester Road, Manningtree, on Wednesday evening just after 5pm.

The man, who lives in Colchester Road, lost control of his car when travelling towards Harwich.

No other vehicle was involved in the incident.

Published Friday January 23, 2004

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