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Driver killed, 5 injured after car crashes into Louisiana bank

Sep 6, 2024 1 min read

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A vehicle crashed into a Chase Bank on Airline Highway near Greenwell Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Friday morning, resulting in one fatality and injuring five others. The crash, which occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m., led to a fire that engulfed the building. Four of the injured individuals are in stable condition, while one person is seriously injured.

The driver of the vehicle died at the scene, and the fire was extinguished around 11:35 a.m. The bank, which was occupied at the time, has been declared a total loss and is now shut down. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash.

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