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Billy Corgan's Mother-in-Law Injured, Rushed to Hospital After Car Crashed Into Shop
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In a terrifying accident, a car crashed into the shop owned by The Smashing Pumpkins' lead vocalist Billy Corgan, leaving his mother-in-law injured and nearly hitting his son.

AceShowbiz - On Wednesday, October 30, Billy Corgan's tea shop, Madame Zuzu's, in Highland Park, Illinois, became the scene of a startling incident. A red Mini Cooper drove over the curb and crashed through the front window, injuring Corgan's mother-in-law, Jenny.

Corgan's wife, Chloe Mendel, shared the harrowing details on Instagram, disclosing that their 8-year-old son, Augustus Juppiter Corgan, narrowly avoided injury by leaping out of the car's path.

"This afternoon at Madame Zuzu's, a car (in circumstances which remain under investigation) drove over the curb and into Madame Zuzu's, crashing through the window and sadly injuring one person - my mother, Jenny; who was spending the day and lunching with my son Augustus," Mendel wrote. "Thankfully, he was able to leap out of the way and was not injured."

Corgan, famously known as the frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins, also shared the news on his Instagram account. While Corgan did not provide specific details about his mother-in-law's condition, it was confirmed that two people, including the driver, were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Billy Corgan shares a picture from the scene after car crash

Billy Corgan shares a picture from the scene after car crash

The local authorities in Highland Park commented on the incident, noting that preliminary investigations suggest it was accidental. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, providing swift assistance. Corgan and Mendel expressed their gratitude towards the first responders for their efficient support.

Following the accident, Madame Zuzu's announced it would remain closed until further notice. However, Mendel later updated her followers, revealing that her mother was home and recovering well, and the shop would soon reopen.

This incident came at a time of significant change for the Corgan family. Just a few months prior, they had shared the joyful news of expecting their third child. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, they expressed their excitement about growing their family. "We are overjoyed to announce that our family is growing!" said Mendel. "It's an exciting time for us, although unexpected!"

Having tied the knot in September 2023 after getting engaged in September 2022, Corgan and Mendel have been together since 2012. They share two children, Augustus and 5-year-old Philomena Clementine. Reflecting on the announcement of their new addition, Corgan said, "Now, both kids are beaming, and it makes it so much fun to share the joy of bringing more love into our family. We are truly blessed."

Despite the unexpected scare at Madame Zuzu's, the Corgan family remains resilient, focused on recovery and excited about their future together.

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