SCOUTS are in danger of missing out on their summer camp after a “freak accident” saw a car crash into their storage unit and left all their equipment inaccessible. 

The 1st/2nd Eastwood Scouts have claimed all their camping equipment is now “trapped” after a car hit their wooden storage unit outside St Aiden’s Church Hall on The Fairway, Leigh. 

After an inspection, leaders of the group have been told any efforts to open the storage unit will lead to a complete collapse due to the car hitting one of its main structural pillars.

The accident has made the storage garage a complete write off and trapped the scout's equipment inside.The accident has made the storage garage a complete write off and trapped the scout's equipment inside. (Image: Paul Standen)

The Scout group have said the accident has left them unsure if they can go ahead with their summer camp as they desperately look to borrow any equipment from surrounding groups.

Scout leader, Paul Standen, said the strange situation could prove to be a valuable lesson for Scouts to learn how to adapt to changing situations.

He said: “Our storage garage is in a church car park and it’s now a complete write off. It’s a freak accident for sure and all our stuff is trapped in there- from tents to cooking equipment.

“It’s concerning because we’re so close to camping season and we’re trying to beg and borrow as much as possible. 

Scout leader, Paul Standen, says the incident can serve as a valuable lesson for the scouts.Scout leader, Paul Standen, says the incident can serve as a valuable lesson for the scouts. (Image: Paul Standen)

“We will buy some stuff but it’s really amazing how much equipment you need for camping.”

The group are set to empty their emergency funds to buy as much equipment as possible for the camp and will rely on the good nature of other groups for the remaining equipment.

The 1st/2nd Eastwood Scouts have also appealed to any local businesses to provide them with a steel container to use as a new storage unit. 

“The summer camp is the highlight of the Scout experience. The kids wait all year for it and there’s no way we can make them miss out on it,” Paul said. 

“We told them that we will go for the camp no matter what. We always manage to pull things out at the last minute.

“This shows the Cubs and Scouts that things can change anytime in life and no matter what happens you always have to be able to adapt. 

“There are no problems, only solutions. The show must go on.”