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Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan's mother-in-law was injured in a car accident
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Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan's mother-in-law was injured in a car accident

Bill Corgan's mother-in-law was injured after a car drove through his teahouse, Madame ZuZu's, in Highland Park, Illinois, on Wednesday.

The 57-year-old Smashing Pumpkins singer – married to Chloe Mendel – made the announcement on behalf of his wife in an Instagram post shortly after the accident.

According to Corgan's post, his mother-in-law was at the tea and coffee shop having lunch with her son Augustus Juppiter Corgan, 8, who was uninjured in the incident.

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“This afternoon at Madame ZuZu’s a car (under circumstances still under investigation) drove over the curb and into Madame ZuZu’s, crashing through the window and sadly injuring one person – my mother Jenny; who spent the day with my son Augustus and had lunch,” explained Mendel's statement, which the rocker shared.

“Fortunately he was able to jump out of the way and was not injured,” it continued. “Our family is grateful for the quick response from Highland Park and Deerfield first responders.”

Corgan's Tea Shop at 1876 First Street remains closed until further notice.

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The Smashing Pumpkin co-founder did not disclose the extent of his mother-in-law's injuries or her condition following the accident; However, according to The Record, two people – including the driver – were taken to hospital.

The Post has reached out to Corgan's representative for comment.

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Emergency crews arrived at the Bullet With Butterfly Wings Singers store around midday after a red Mini Cooper crashed through the window.

The city of Highland Park shared an update on its social media confirming that two people were transported for treatment and stating that the incident was likely an accident.

“Two people, the driver of the vehicle and a customer at the restaurant, were transported for treatment. The preliminary investigation suggests that the incident was accidental. No further information is available at this time,” the city said on Facebook.

Photos and videos show the damage to Corgan's Tea Shop and the front end of the Mini Cooper inside the store.

The singer began dating Mendel in 2012; However, they only tied the knot last year.

Corgan popped the question to his longtime partner on her 30th birthday in September 2022.

“The day ended with a marriage proposal,” said Mendel’s announcement via Instagram at the time. “Of course I said yes ❤️.”

Mendel is the co-founder and creative director of Maison Atia, a luxury outerwear brand. Corgan's father-in-law is French atelier and designer Gilles Mendel, who is also CEO of the family's luxury fashion brand J. Mendel.

This is a developing story. Further information can be found here.

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