Arapahoe County Car vs. Building
Car vs. Building
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At 02:32 on December 12th, 2018 Metcom dispatched South Metro Fire Rescue to a vehicle vs. building accident at 8828 E. Florida Ave. in Arapahoe County. A sedan crashed through the garden level wall of 2 apartment units injuring the driver and a resident inside, both were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The SMFR Technical Rescue Team stabilized the structure before a tow truck removed the car. Residents living on the 2nd and 3rd floor in the apartments directly above the accident were evacuated while the building department evaluates the extent of the damage. The American Red Cross of Colorado is assisting displaced residents with immediate housing needs and Colorado State Patrol is handling the accident investigation.
Units on Scene: Battalion 5, Safety 32, Engine 21, Medic 21, Medic 211, Tower 35, Rescue 34, Medic 42 & PIO10
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