Severe Accident at UPS Store in Shorewood Leaves Woman Injured
Woman Trapped Under Vehicle, 'Catastrophic Damage To UPS Store In Shorewood: Fire Official
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A woman was seriously injured when a vehicle crashed into The UPS Store in Shorewood, Illinois, around 2:30 p.m. Firefighters took 20 minutes to free her from under the vehicle. The driver is under investigation for potential vehicle malfunction or medical emergency.
- 01The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Route 52/Jefferson Street in Shorewood, Illinois.
- 02Firefighters took approximately 20 minutes to extricate the injured woman from under the vehicle.
- 03The woman was transported to St. Joe's Hospital in serious condition.
- 04The driver of the vehicle reportedly did not require hospitalization.
- 05Significant damage was caused to The UPS Store, leading to its likely closure for an extended period.
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On Monday afternoon, a serious accident occurred at The UPS Store located on Route 52/Jefferson Street in Shorewood, Illinois, when a sports utility vehicle crashed into the store in reverse. According to Troy Fire Protection District officials, the incident took place around 2:30 p.m., resulting in severe injuries to a woman who was inside the store at the time. Firefighters arrived on the scene and worked for about 20 minutes to extricate the woman, who was subsequently taken to St. Joe's Hospital in serious condition. Fire Lieutenant Niko Rousonelos described the situation as 'catastrophic,' and noted that the cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Shorewood Police Department. They are looking into whether the vehicle malfunctioned or if the driver experienced a medical emergency. Fortunately, the driver did not require hospitalization. The crash caused significant damage to the store, which is expected to remain closed for an extended period as building officials assess the situation.
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The accident has resulted in significant damage to a local business, impacting services in Shorewood.
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