BRISTOL, CT — A car ended up crashing into Your Eyes of Bristol on Wednesday, causing extensive damage to the nearly 50-year-old business, Fox 61 reported.
The car was able to drive through metal poles, which were installed to prevent crashes such as these, Fox 61 reports.
The entire car ended up inside the store. The business located at 927 Farmington Ave. is temporarily closed.
The driver, who wasn't injured, told owner Craig Pearce that she accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake and apologized, according to Fox 61.
On their Facebook page, Your Eyes of Bristol wrote: "we became a drive through today. Everyone is fine, thank god. We have a temporary door going in now, but may be impacted over the next few days. Please call if you need us. Thank you!
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