Early Thursday morning, a car slammed into the Ascend Federal Credit Union on Memorial Boulevard in Murfreesboro, shaking up the local community but fortunately not causing any physical harm to the people within or around the financial institution, sources say. WKRN reported that the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department quickly arrived at the scene to assess the event which occurred in the 3200 block of the busy thoroughfare.
The account of the crash was corroborated by WSMV, which detailed that the incident happened before 11 a.m., bringing together multiple agencies to respond to the unexpected disruption, the scene was hectic as the authorities worked to secure the area and initiate their preliminary investigations.
Confirming the absence of injuries, the Murfreesboro Police Department also turned their attention to the structural impact on the building, roping in experts to ensure the safety and security of the bank's structure; the occurrence was also shared on social media where the Murfreesboro TN Police Department outlined that "There were no injuries reported, but the building did receive damage."
The crash left visible damage to the Ascend Federal Credit Union’s exterior, but experts are still assessing the full extent. Specialists and building officials are inspecting the building to check its stability and determine what safety measures are needed before the bank can reopen.
