BROCKTON, Mass. — One person was sent to the hospital Sunday night after a car slammed into a building in Brockton.
According to Brockton Police, the incident occurred just after 7 p.m. when officers were dispatched to 753 Belmont Street to reports of a car vs. a building.
Once on the scene, police found the vehicle inside the ‘Go Smoke Shop’ building. There, the driver, a 43-year-old woman, told police that her brakes failed before slamming into the building.
Two employees were inside the building at the time; one of them suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital by Brewester Ambulance.
Brockton Firefighters were able to secure the building and tow away the vehicle; however, the storefront did suffer “major damage.”
The driver was not injured, but has been cited for operating without a license.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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