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Car Crashes Into Parked Vehicle, Pushes It Into Occupied Restaurant in Norwich

NBC Connecticut

A driver crashed into a parked car and pushed it into a restaurant that was full of customers in Norwich Friday night, according to authorities.

Norwich Fire Department Battalion Chief Pat Curtin told NBC Connecticut that a vehicle driving on West Thames Street hit an unoccupied car, pushing it into Love Thai by Thai at about 7:50 p.m.

The restaurant, located at 278 West Thames St., had customers dining inside when the crash happened.

Some of the people inside the restaurant sustained minor injuries. The driver was also injured, according to Curtin.

NBC Connecticut
A car crashed into a Thai restaurant in Norwich Friday night.

Part of the road was closed off as crews worked to remove the car and stabilize the building.

It's unknown whether or not the driver was charged. No additional information was immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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