Four hospitalized after truck crashes into Calgary restaurant

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Paramedics introduced 4 folks to hospital after a truck crashed right into a southeast Calgary restaurant Saturday night time.

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Police responded to Sammy’s Chophouse, a restaurant at 3153 34 Ave S.E., at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday for calls {that a} automobile had pushed into the constructing, hanging a number of patrons.

Police recognized the driving force as a 76-year-old man in a information launch. They mentioned he crashed the truck by means of the restaurant “at a excessive charge of velocity earlier than coming to a relaxation inside.”

First responders assessed a number of folks on the scene and introduced 4 to hospital.

These delivered to hospital have been: an grownup lady in critical however secure situation delivered to Foothills Medical Centre; an grownup lady in secure, non-life-threatening situation delivered to Foothills; an grownup lady in secure, non-life-threatening situation delivered to South Well being Campus; and an aged man in secure, non-life-threatening situation delivered to Peter Lougheed Centre.

Police mentioned investigations are ongoing into the reason for the incident, however that alcohol isn’t thought of an element.

No prices had been laid because the investigation continued.

Police requested anybody with data on the crash or dashcam footage from the realm to name 403-266-1234.