WEYMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - Officials believe a “medical emergency” was the likely cause of an incident that forced two vehicles to crash through a Weymouth storefront Thursday.
According to the Weymouth Fire Department, a driver going down Washington Street lost control of the vehicle due to the medical emergency, swerved off the road and struck another vehicle that was parked in front of Lynn’s Variety convenience store.
Neighbor John Chaney was around the corner from the store and ran over when he heard the collision.
“We just heard a thump,” said Chaney, pointing to another man. “I was talking to him – he said, ‘what was that? Was that an earthquake?’ and that’s what I thought.”
Another neighbor told 7NEWS the truck’s wheels continued to spin while at a standstill as first responders fought to break the driver free.
The pickup truck and SUV were pointed noses-in to the single-story building. Once extracted, a gaping hole opened the side of the single-story building to the elements.
Two employees and customers were inside the store at the time none were injured.
Workers later boarded up the front of the store while employees boxed up inventory, like alcohol and lottery tickets. A building inspector also came by to determine if the store was structurally sound.
“I just hope he’s alright,” said Chaney. “Thank God the guy wasn’t in the vehicle either. He was in the back of the store with the kids.”
Officials have not said what the medical emergency was. The condition of the driver has not been released.
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