This was the scene in Hitchin this morning after a car careering down a hill smashed into and damaged five parked vehicles over the weekend.

The Comet: The scene in Hitchin's Hollow Lane. Picture: James WymanThe scene in Hitchin's Hollow Lane. Picture: James Wyman (Image: Archant)

The crash in Hollow Lane, at about 7.30am yesterday, left a blue Mitsubishi Colt blocking the road with smoke coming off it.

Apart from the Colt, four cars and a van were damaged. Firefighters joined police at the scene, and the Colt was recovered.

The Comet: The scene in Hitchin's Hollow Lane. Picture: James WymanThe scene in Hitchin's Hollow Lane. Picture: James Wyman (Image: Archant)

No injuries were reported after the crash. Police said the matter will be dealt with through insurance.

The five parked vehicles remained at the scene this morning.