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Authorities say a car crashes into Billy Corgan's popular suburban tea shop, Madame ZuZu's

On Wednesday, a car crashed into Madame ZuZu's, a popular suburban tea shop owned by Smashing Pumpkin frontman Billy Corgan, injuring his mother-in-law.

The accident happened around 12 p.m. at 1876 First St. in Highland Park, authorities said in a public safety alert.

“Community members are asked to walk the block of First St. between Central Ave. and Elm Pl.,” the warning reads.

First responders were called to the scene and at least one person was injured.

Footage from the scene showed a vehicle half inside the store and half outside.

The cause of the crash was not immediately announced, but in a statement on social media, Corgan's wife and co-owner of the store, Chloe Mendel Corgan, said that “the circumstances remain under investigation.”

Corgan wrote that her mother, who was eating with her son at the time, was injured when the car “drove over the curb and into Madame ZuZu's house and crashed through the window.” However, the extent of the injuries was initially unknown. Corgan's son “was able to jump out of the way and was not injured,” she added.

“Our family is grateful for the quick response from Highland Park and Deerfield first responders,” their statement said.

Madame ZuZu's will remain closed “until further notice”.

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