"Emergency crews responded just before 9 a.m. to BrightPath Norwood Child Care Center at 1210 Providence Highway after reports that a vehicle had barreled into the front entrance of the building, officials said. Photos shared by Norwood Firefighters Local 1631 showed a white Jeep lodged through the center's glass front entryway."
"Norwood police said the driver had been dropping off a passenger and mistakenly failed to put the Jeep in park. When the SUV began rolling forward, the driver tried to stop it but accidentally hit the accelerator, sending the vehicle into the building."
"Fire officials described the damage to the building as "moderate." After inspecting the scene, the town building inspector ordered the daycare shut down pending further evaluation of the structure, according to the Norwood firefighters union."
""Incidents like this are a reminder that today's fire service is truly an all-hazards response agency," the Norwood Fire Department said in a statement on social media. "From fires and medical emergencies to motor vehicle accidents, hazardous conditions, and structural concerns, Norwood firefighters work alongside other town departments every day to help keep the community safe.""
Emergency crews responded just before 9 a.m. to BrightPath Norwood Child Care Center after a vehicle struck the front entrance. A white Jeep was lodged through the glass entryway. Children and staff were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported among children, families, staff, or the driver. Police said the driver was dropping off a passenger, failed to put the Jeep in park, and the SUV began rolling forward. The driver attempted to stop it but accidentally hit the accelerator, sending the vehicle into the building. Fire officials described the damage as moderate, and the building inspector ordered the daycare shut down pending further structural evaluation. Fire officials emphasized all-hazards response readiness for incidents including motor vehicle accidents and structural concerns.
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