ORLEANS – A car crashed into the Staples store at 136 Route 6A in Orleans sometime after 11:30.AM Saturday. The driver of the Subaru Outback was evaluated but did not appear to have been seriously injured. Incredibly no one in the store was injured. There was heavy damage to the brick structure which prompted fire officials, concerned about a possible collapse of part of the building, to call for the Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team to shore up the structure before the vehicle could be removed.
From Orleans Fire-Rescue: At 11:40 AM on Saturday May 4, 2024 Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Communications received 911 calls reporting a car had crashed into the building at the Staples Plaza located at 136 Route 6A. Intitial reports indicated one person was still in the car and unable to get out. Personnel from Orleans Police Department and Orleans Fire arrived in 4 minutes. The driver and only occupant was carefully extricated from the car and evaluated for injuries. Due to concerns of the extent of damage to the building, the Barnstable County Technical Rescue Team was activated to assist in shoring and removal of the vehicle. Crews worked for approximately 1 hour to address building concerns and remove the vehicle. The Orleans Building Commissioner, along with Eversource, and the property management company were also on scene.
The store was open at the time of the incident and no one inside the store was injured.
In total approximately 25 firefighters from across Cape Cod, along with Orleans firefighters operated at the scene.
The cause of the crash is being investigated by Orleans Police.
The Staples store will be closed until repairs can be made.
Top three photos by Jake O’Callaghan/CWN, Lower photo courtesy of Michael I. Sears/CWN
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