Earlier on while parking I accidentally crashed into a car and some railings. I'm not sure how it happened except I think I was in Drive instead of reverse, started to hit the car in front, then swerved and hit some railings, which belong to the local council and are damaged.
The car did not seem to be too badly damaged and I could only see that a bit of the number plate had broken off. There was some damage to the railings. I call the police and they said that they would not be attending and if I couldn't move my car I would need to get it towed. They also said I should leave my details for the other driver, who wasn't there as the car was parked.
I believe I am meant to inform my insurance company, which I will do in the morning. I don't think my car is that badly damaged but I will get it checked over.
What should I do about the railings? Should I report it? I have told the police but should I tell the council? Will they make me pay for the damage?
I am quite new to driving so I've never had to deal with anything like this before.
I think DH will suggest that I don't report anything and hope for the best but I'm worried about doing that as it was totally my fault and if the other driver contacts their insurance it will be worse for me if I haven't reported it.
Has anyone ever damaged anything like this and what happened?