Car crashes into UPS store, driver taken to hospital
(KRON) — A car crashed into The UPS Store in Alameda on Tuesday, the City of Alameda Fire Department said on social media. The crash happened at the location on Blanding Avenue where a white BMW drove into the store's front door.
The driver was taken to the hospital; the person's condition is unknown at this time. The crash was caused by the driver having a medical emergency, according to a city spokesperson.
According to officials, no patrons or bystanders inside the store were injured. Citizen App video (above) shows the vehicle crashing into the front door.
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A building inspector was requested to the scene to assess the damage.
The UPS Store is located at 2601 Blanding Ave., which is in the Bridgeside Shopping Center. The plaza is right by the Tidal Canal.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
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