A car crash and fire caused significant damage to a restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. on Monday on the 6000 block of Baltimore Avenue when a vehicle crashed into Taste O' Home Caribbean Cuisine. The driver, who said they swerved to avoid another vehicle, was not seriously injured, according to 6abc.
A fire broke out at the venue following a collision. Fire crews controlled the fire within about 30 minutes. The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections declared the building unsafe after assessing its structure. Early reports suggest the car may have been speeding, though this has not been confirmed as a cause of the crash, as reported by FOX 29.
An investigation is ongoing into a crash at a local restaurant. It is unclear whether anyone was inside or if there were any injuries, and details about the damage are not yet available. The restaurant has been in business for 25 years. "They've been in business for 25 years and will need all the help they can get to rebuild and reopen their beloved restaurant," the owners told CBS News Philadelphia. US Route 13 between 61st Street and Millick Street was closed in both directions on Monday morning, with no expected time for reopening.
