ABINGTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A motorist was taken to the hospital on Monday after they slammed into a restaurant in Abington, causing extensive damage to the building.

Emergency crews responding to D’Ann’s on Centre Avenue found a black sedan lodged in the restaurant, according to the Abington Police Department.

The driver, whose name has not been released, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.

Photos from the scene showed a gaping hole in the side of the restaurant and debris scattered around inside near the bar area.

Six employees were inside at the time of the crash, but no one was hurt.

“I’m glad everyone’s alive, no one was badly hurt,” said employee Jenna Yazbek. “I was just happy it was in the morning and no one was sitting at the bar.”

There were no additional details immediately available. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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