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Vehicle crashes into health care building in LeClaire

A car reportedly crashed into the front of a Genesis Health Systems outpatient physical therapy facility in Leclaire, Iowa.
Vehicle vs building 10-17-14 photo provided by Jamie Nolan

A car reportedly crashed into the front of a Genesis Health Systems outpatient physical therapy facility in Leclaire, Iowa.

The wreck was reported just before 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2014, at the Genesis Physical Rehabilitation services location at 1003 Canal Shore Drive.

The vehicle had been removed from the building before police, firefighters and EMS arrived according to LeClaire Police Chief Shane Themas.

The facility was open, but it was unclear immediately whether anyone was inside near the point of impact at the time of the crash.

Themas later confirmed no one in the building was hurt.

Employees of neighboring businesses confirmed they could see that a vehicle traveled through the front of the building.  First responders roped off the entrance, and the doors were damaged.

“The building received extensive damage to the front door area,” Themas said.

A witness reported police at the scene said the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake.  The driver was reportedly shaken up but no serious injuries were initially reported.

The driver refused medical attention, Themas said, and no charges were issued.

 

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