Car crashes onto Wendy's after accident launches it into the air
New Jersey fast-food restaurant was hit by car following accident, footage shows
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One family was almost in the wrong place at the wrong time.
A car accident in New Jersey caused a vehicle to crash into a Wendy's outdoor dining area. Footage of the incident shows that the car had become airborne at one point and almost hit a family.
The accident occurred near a Wendy’s in South Brunswick, New Jersey. The local police department posted a statement about it on Twitter, confirming that no serious injuries occurred as a result of the accident.
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The car had been driving down a nearby highway when the driver lost control, drove off-road and then struck a raised barrier on the Wendy’s property, launching the car into the air, WJHL reports.
The car struck another vehicle that was waiting in the drive-thru at the moment, causing both vehicles to collide with the restaurant. An outdoor seating area was struck and one of the vehicles struck a table that was next to one where a family was eating.
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It’s believed that the driver of the original vehicle may have suffered from a medical episode, which caused the initial accident.
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In a statement to local news outlets, the South Brunswick chief of police said that while the building was significantly damaged, everyone eating at the establishment was able to walk away.
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On Twitter, the South Brunswick Police Department described the event as a "miracle."
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"Crash Video shows Monday’s accident at Wendy’s where a vehicle launched over a berm into the restaurant," the department wrote. "Angle 1 (Drive-thru) shows the vehicle coming over the berm. Angle 2 (Front of store) car land on table next to a table with family eating. No serious injuries."