FALMOUTH – A truck reportedly struck a supermarket in Falmouth sometime after 5:30 PM. The incident happened at Family Foods and Discount Liquors at 350 East Falmouth Highway (Route 28). No injuries were reported but there was extensive damage to the building which was evacuated as a precaution while a building inspector was called to the scene. Falmouth Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available.
Falmouth Fire-Rescue reports that a pickup truck struck the building at 350 East Falmouth Highway, causing significant damage to a load-bearing exterior wall. The building has two businesses: a grocery store and a paint store. The occupants of the grocery store were evacuated, and the paint store was closed at the time of the crash. The vehicle operator was evaluated for injuries and refused care and transport. Town of Falmouth Inspectional Services were contacted to inspect the damage. The grocery store was allowed to reopen. However, the paint store will remain closed until temporary repairs can be made.
Photos by Falmouth Fire-Rescue/CWN
