GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Emergency crews are responding to a serious crash Wednesday afternoon at a Gainesville shopping center, police said.
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Gainesville police said a vehicle hit a person and a building at the Limestone Marketplace, which includes a Publix.
A large emergency response is expected in the area as crews work the scene and authorities determine what happened.
Police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a child was hit by a vehicle. The child has been flown to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta—no word on the child’s current condition.
The store, Big Peach Running Co. was damaged. The business shared the following statement with Channel 2 Action News:
Due to unexpected damage to our storefront, Big Peach GVL will be closed for the time being while the situation is assessed and we determine our next steps.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. We’ll share updates here as soon as we know more, so please check back before making the trip to see us.
Thank you for giving our team the time and space to get everything safely sorted out.
This is a developing story. NewsChopper 2, a reporter and photographer, is headed to the scene. We’ll bring you the latest details LIVE on Channel 2 Action News beginning at 3 p.m.
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