A van crashed into the Edward Jones YMCA in Maryland Heights on Friday, tearing into the building and forcing staff to shut down one of its rooms. No injuries were apparent among those involved in the crash, according to the initial report.
The crash happened at the YMCA location at 12521 Marine Avenue, as reported by KMOV. The impact left the facility with structural damage, and the YMCA confirmed that one room inside the building was closed as a result of the crash.
What We Know So Far
Details remain limited on exactly what led the van to strike the building, and the station's report does not identify the driver or specify how the crash unfolded. It's also unclear which room was affected or how long it will remain closed to members.
The Edward Jones YMCA serves the Maryland Heights community with fitness and youth programming, according to the Edward Jones YMCA location page. For now, the extent of repairs needed and the timeline for reopening the affected space have not been made public.
