A car has hit the wall of Southport's Central 12 Asda store after the driver is believed to have had a blackout at the wheel.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue service were called to Derby Road at 3.55pm, alongside police and ambulance services.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue said: "A car had collided into a wall at Asda after it was believed the driver had a black out.

"The car hit a 10 foot brick wall. The driver was conscious and breathing and out of the vehicle.

"Firefighters made the vehicle safe so there was no risk of fire."

The driver of the car was assessed by paramedics and was taken on to hospital, but is not thought to have suffered serious injuries.

Merseyside Police confirmed they were called at around 3.45pm to Central 12 by the ambulance service.

A spokesperson said: "Someone reported to us that a vehicle had collided with the side of the store.

"There was one male in the car with an injury but it isn't an extensive injury."