BROOKLINE, MASS. (WHDH) - A car slammed into an assisted living facility in Brookline on Thursday, leaving a gaping hole in the wall. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Those who work at the Goddard House on Chestnut Street said an employee lost control of their car in the parking lot and ended up inside the facility.
The apartments that the car damaged were not occupied at the time however, a resident does live there.
In a statement, spokespeople with the assisted living facility said “No one in the car or in the building was injured, and crews are making repairs to the building. We are thankful for Brookline emergency responders’ prompt response.”
The employee said she is still unsure how this all happened.
Clean up crews were on scene into the evening working to board up the damage.
The fire department said they are working to get in contact with a building inspector to better ascertain the damage done to the building.
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