By: Jeff Sommes
Police and fire officials are investigating a crash that sent a vehicle into a fire department building in Newarkâs West Ward early Wednesday morning.
Authorities say the incident occurred around 2:10 a.m., when emergency responders were dispatched to the South Orange Avenue and Sanford Avenue following reports of a motor vehicle crash with injuries.
Upon arrival, crews found a car that had struck a firehouse, with four occupants inside the vehicle, including a juvenile.
Officials said all four individuals suffered injuries, though none were believed to be life-threatening.
No firefighters or personnel inside the firehouse were injured as a result of the crash.
The area was taped off as officers conducted an on-scene investigation.
The cause of the crash remains under active investigation, and no additional information was immediately available. 