A German pensioner had a lucky escape after losing control of his car and repeatedly crashing into a petrol station, causing nearly €50,000 euros of damage.

Police said the 77-year-old driver, who smashed into the station shop four times and hit a van before coming to a stop by two refrigerators in store, probably confused the accelerator with the brake pedal and the forward and reverse gear.

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