Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Whole Foods Market at 5269 River Road in Bethesda for the report of a a vehicle into the building on Sunday, January 14.
According to reports, the vehicle was driven through the front door of the building and stopped in the back of the produce department. According to Assistant Chief with MCFRS David Pazos, units arrived to find two occupants with non-life threating injuries, both of which refused transport. A pedestrian was also struck, suffering minor injuries and did not require hospitalization.
The scene has been released to Montgomery County Police and building management. The cause was still under investigation and not released. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
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— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 14, 2024
Update~MCFRS arrived to find two occupants with NLT injuries refusing transport and no other injuries. Scene released to MCPD and building mgt for bldg damage and repairs needed. @DavidPazos15 @mcfrsPIO https://t.co/PKb0qG31pi
— Pazos@mcfrsPIO (@DavidPazos15) January 14, 2024
5269 River Rd @WholeFoods a car went through the front door and stopped in the back of the produce department. One being evaluated for injuries. @mcfrsPIO @MCFRSNews pic.twitter.com/UQMKxJTdOL
— Jason Blake (@mcfrsPIO7) January 14, 2024