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Medical issue believed to have caused crash through Cranbrook business

Cranbrook RCMP responded to the 1500 block of Cranbrook Street North on Tuesday evening after a vehicle crashed through the wall of a business.

An employee called police at around 7:30 p.m.

“Investigation revealed that the driver of the motor vehicle appeared to be in medical distress, resulting in the vehicle going into the building,” said Cst Katie Forgeron.

The driver was taken to local hospital for assessment.

“Thankfully no one inside the store was injured during what was surely a scary experience for all involved,” added Forgeron.

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