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Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan’s mother-in-law is injured after a car drives through a tea shop

Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan’s mother-in-law is injured after a car drives through a tea shop

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

The Smashing Pumpkins singer, 57 – married to Chloe Mendel – made the announcement on behalf of his wife 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 their son, Augustus Juppiter Corgan, 8, who was unharmed in the incident.

Billy Corgan of the band The Smashing Pumpkins performs during “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” GC imagesBilly Corgan of the band The Smashing Pumpkins performs during “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” GC images

Billy Corgan of the band The Smashing Pumpkins performs during “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” GC images

Billy Corgan and his wife's announcement about the accident. Instagram / @billycorganBilly Corgan and his wife's announcement about the accident. Instagram / @billycorgan

Billy Corgan and his wife’s announcement about the accident. Instagram / @billycorgan

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

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

Corgan’s Tea Shop, located at 1876 First St., will remain closed until further notice.

The red Mini Cooper plowed through the tea house on Wednesday, October 30. WGN TVThe red Mini Cooper plowed through the tea house on Wednesday, October 30. WGN TV

The red Mini Cooper plowed through the tea house on Wednesday, October 30. WGN TV

Gilles Mendel, Billy Corgan and Chloë Mendel Corgan. Getty ImagesGilles Mendel, Billy Corgan and Chloë Mendel Corgan. Getty Images

Gilles Mendel, Billy Corgan and Chloe Mendel Corgan. Getty Images

The Smashing Pumpkin co-founder did not provide details about the extent of his mother-in-law’s injuries or her condition after the accident; However, two people – including the driver – were sent to hospital the record.

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

Billy Corgan owns Madame ZuZu's in Highland Park, Illinois. WGN TVBilly Corgan owns Madame ZuZu's in Highland Park, Illinois. WGN TV

Billy Corgan owns Madame ZuZu’s in Highland Park, Illinois. WGN TV

Emergency workers arrived at the ‘Bullet With Butterfly Wings’ singer company around noon after a red Mini Cooper plowed through the window.

The City of Highland Park

confirming that two were transported for treatment and stating that the incident was likely an accident.

“Two individuals, the driver of the vehicle and a patron of the restaurant, were transported for treatment. Preliminary investigation shows that the incident was an accident. No additional information is available at this time,” the city shared on Facebook.

Photos and video show the scene of the accident. WGN TVPhotos and video show the scene of the accident. WGN TV

Photos and video show the scene of the accident. WGN TV

Photos and video show damage to Corgan’s tea shop and the front of the Mini Cooper in the business.

The singer started dating Mendel in 2012; however, they only got married last year.

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

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

❤❤

.”

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

The Smashing Pumpkins singer and his wife share two children: son Augustus and daughter Philomena5 – and another one is on the way.

Corgan and Mendel recently revealed that they are expecting baby No. 3.

“We are overjoyed to announce that our family is growing!” the expectant mother of three told People in August. “It’s an exciting time for us, albeit unexpected!”

“While Augustus was overjoyed, Clementine, the younger of the two, asked if the baby had been made yet and cried a few tears of concern, which was honestly adorable,” the frontman shared.

“Now both children are beaming, and it makes it so much fun to share the joy of bringing more love into our family. We are truly blessed.”