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- Four dead, 9 injured after suspected drunken-driver crash (newsbreak.com)
On June 29th, a tragic incident in Long Island, N.Y., resulted in the death of four individuals and injuries to nine others when a minivan crashed into a nail salon located in a Deer Park strip mall. Suffolk County Police have detained a 64-year-old man from Long Island on charges related to driving under the influence following the catastrophic event.
The crash, which occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, prompted the designation of a mass casualty event, as shared by Deer Park Fire Department’s Assistant Chief Dominic Albanese during a press statement. According to reports, the high-speed collision caused significant destruction, leaving some victims trapped within the wreckage of the business premises.
Authorities have confirmed that all four fatalities were patrons inside the nail salon at the time of the incident. Emergency services, comprising about 150 firefighters and EMS staff from nine departments and eight ambulance services, responded to the scene. The injured were swiftly attended to, with eight being transported by ambulance and one via airlift to receive medical care.
The vehicle, driven by the accused, allegedly navigated through a parking lot at an accelerated pace before penetrating the building, housing the nail salon among four other establishments within the strip mall. Emergency personnel found the driver partially conscious upon their arrival, leading to his immediate arrest and hospitalization for further evaluation.
Investigations into the precise cause of the devastating crash remain ongoing, as stated by the Suffolk County Police. Community members and first responders alike feel the profound impact of this tragedy, with Assistant Chief Albanese emphasizing the collective resilience and determination to recover from the distressing event.
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