Car Crashes Into, Ignites Biomat USA Plasma Center On Western Avenue; Three Dead, Multiple Injured

KDKA ^ | June 12, 2021 at 12:17 pm

[BenLurkin]

The car slammed 200 feet into the building, and witnesses reported seeing the car traveling at high speeds before crashing, according to Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich.

One person was transported in critical condition, there are three fatalities and one person sustained minor injuries.

A paramedic was treated for smoke inhalation.

The fire was reported as a two-alarm, and major damage was sustained to the building with a partial collapse when the car crashed through it.

[rktman]

“Fully” automatic car violence yet again! When will auto manufacturers be held to account! 😕🐂💨💩

[rktman]

And a mass casualty event as well.

[BenLurkin]

It was a good car, until it began hanging out with the SUVs down the street.

[wally_bert]

Maybe just as well I get rid of that drag K5 project blazer I’ve never done much with.

[Impala64ssa]

It was just starting to turn it’s life around, about to get cleaned and detailed

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[BenLurkin]

Looks like 200 feet must have taken it all the way to the back wall.

[dragnet2]

Looking at the streets in front of the building, it seems unlikely someone unintentionally would strike that building at such speed/force. I’d guess it was intentional, but ya never know.

[jmacusa]

Those SUVs! They're a scourge, that's what they are! Fouling up the planet with carbon monoxide. Something should be done about them! Think of the children!