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Car crashes into Gresham, Oregon apartment pinning person in recliner

Because the car smashed through the front door it was difficult for firefighters to get in the home, officials said. Three people were taken to the hospital.

GRESHAM, Ore. — A car shot through an intersection and plowed through the front door of an apartment, pinning a person in a recliner, Gresham Fire said.

At 2:30 a.m. Gresham Fire responded to a car crash at Northeast 17th and Kane Drive in Gresham.

Because the car smashed through the front door it was difficult for firefighters to get in the home, officials said.

Firefighters were able to get the pinned person out safely. The driver and two apartment residences were talked to the hospital, according to Gresham fire.

A family dog was also rescued from the home. Police are investigating the crash.

Credit: Gresham Fire

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