A vehicle hit the Penndel Shopping Center on Wednesday afternoon, causing damage to the structure.
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The crash happened at the shopping center on Bellevue Avenue.
The driver was not hurt, and no pedestrians were injured, according to police.
The cause of the crash was not determined as of evening.
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“We will be reviewing camera footage to determine the causation in coming days,” said Penndel Borough Chief of Police Sean Perry.
Jim Bampfield, the Penndel Borough fire marshal, said the damage to a support column caused structural damage.
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The damage also appeared to impact that of a business between the Penndel Post Office and a pizza shop.
The shopping center sustained damage, and the owner reached out to a contractor to ensure the safety of the premises, the chief said.
Perry stated he was relieved no injuries were reported.
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In addition to police, the Middletown Township Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Penndel Fire Company responded to the scene.
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