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SOUTH MEMPHIS, TN – A dramatic scene unfolded in South Memphis on Wednesday evening as a car crashed into a residential home, leaving one person injured and rattling the neighborhood. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Mississippi Boulevard and East Person Avenue.
Witnesses reported a loud crash that sent debris flying and caused panic among residents in the area. “I heard this loud bang, and then saw people rushing outside. It was chaotic,” said Lisa Martin, a nearby resident. “I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the car inside the house.”
Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene, tending to the injured person, who was identified as a driver involved in the crash. The individual was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Their current condition remains unknown, but authorities stated that it could have been much worse.
The impact of the collision caused significant damage to the home, with a large hole visible in the front wall. The homeowner, who was present at the time, thankfully escaped without injury. “I never thought it would happen to me. I’m just thankful I’m okay and that no one was seriously hurt,” said the homeowner, who requested anonymity.
Investigators are currently looking into the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest that the driver may have lost control of the vehicle before plowing into the home. Authorities have urged drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The investigation continues as residents express relief that no one was seriously harmed in this alarming incident.
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