Car slams into Durham fire station

Monday, October 17, 2016
DURHAM (WTVD) -- A car slammed into a Durham fire station Monday afternoon, crashing through the exterior brick wall of the building.

It happened around 4:15 p.m. at Fire Station 14 on Umstead Road. Firefighters were at the station but were not injured, authorities say. The driver of the car had a minor injury.
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Chopper 11HD was overhead as crews worked to clear the scene.

An unoccupied bedroom and bathroom were severely damaged.
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The cause of the crash is still being investigated.

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