A car slammed into a building at Malta Commons in Malta, New York, at about 5:39 p.m. Thursday. Fire crews responded, while building officials considered whether the structure needed shoring before the vehicle could be removed. No occupants were inside the structure when the crash happened.
The timing of the crash was confirmed by the Round Lake Fire Department, which responded to the scene along with its daytime mutual-aid agencies, according to NEWS10 ABC.
Building Officials Called In Before Car Could Be Moved
Officials from the Malta Building Department also responded to determine next steps. They considered whether the vehicle could be removed safely or whether the building needed to be shored up first, per the same NEWS10 ABC report.
State Police Investigating What Led to the Crash
New York State Police are investigating the crash at Malta Commons in the Town of Malta. Fire crews and building officials also responded.
The Town of Malta's Building and Planning Department handles planning, building and code-enforcement responsibilities.
