WEDDINGTON, N.C. — A driver crashed their car into a Union County school overnight Sunday, fire officials said.
It happened around 12:30 a.m. at Union Day School, according to the Wesley Chapel Fire Department. After the crash, the car caught on fire.
Viewers sent Channel 9 footage of the scene off Weddington Road, where flames and smoke engulfed the car as firefighters worked to tackle the blaze.
Wesley Chapel Fire said one person was taken to the hospital.
Viewer footage also showed smoke flowing out of the top of the school building.
Thankfully, officials said the fire didn’t spread to the rest of the school.
School officials said they would operate on a remote learning schedule Monday and reopen Tuesday.
“The Union Day School staff has worked quickly and thoroughly to ensure the building is safe, clean, and ready for students and staff,” officials told Channel 9. “As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority.”
We’re working to find out what led up to the crash and if the driver will face any charges.
Check wsoctv.com for updates.
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