Tolland Business Hit By Vehicle Earlier This Month Back Open

TOLLAND, CT — A business in Tolland that was hit by a vehicle earlier this month is back open.

The damage in the Jan. 3 crash left a pile of bottles inside the business and the building damaged, but last week, the Village Spirit Shop at 66 Merrow Road was operational.

"It's great to see a Tolland small business back up on their feet and running ... all buttoned up after the accident, the Village Spirit Shop is back open and looking good," Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley said.

The crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 3, fire officials said. A vehicle slammed into the doors and into the store. No injuries were reported. The damage appeared to be minor on the outside, but the inside was left with structural damage and a "big cleanup," authorities said.