A car smashed into Awakeri Store this morning, injuring one person and badly damaging the building.
A police media spokeswoman said police were notified of the single-vehicle crash, on State Highway 30, Awakeri, about 5.25am.
Photos show significant damage to the outer wall and windows of the Awakeri Store, as well as the vehicle, and a damaged post box.
![A car left the road and crashed into Awakeri Store. Photo / Supplied](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WH7RSHRQJMFVSNFVNJ7GI5OHDI.jpg?auth=9d12ba0f91a473928405826d3c4bf663ff9617615f52c7d25f6f9d102ce57fd1&width=16&height=33&quality=70&smart=true)
Da Silva Autos owner David Da Silva, based next door to Awakeri Store, described the damage done to the building as "horrific".