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A number of properties were evacuated and a road closed in Kirkcaldy yesterday after a van struck a house

The incident happened in the Overton Mains area of the town around 4.15pm. Police said a van struck a house in Spey Avenue forcing the closure of the road while emergency services and a utility company attended the scene. Fire crews also attended.

A police spokesperson added: “Spey Avenue was closed after a van struck a house on Overton Mains, Kirkcaldy. A number of properties were evacuated as a precaution. There were no reports of any injuries.”

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched two appliances from Kirkcaldy to the scene where they remained for several hours.

Homes evacuated after van struck house in Kirkcaldy cul-de-sac