Advertisement

SUV smashes into Westhills bicycle shop, driver taken to hospital

One person was taken to hospital after an SUV crashed into the exterior of the Ridley's Cycle location in the Westhills Towne Centre Tuesday morning. Global News

A driver suffered serious injuries after their SUV struck the exterior of a business in the Westhills Towne Centre Tuesday morning.

Emergency crews were called to the Ridley Cycle location at 490 Stewart Green S.W. at around 10:10 a.m.

Carol Henke, Calgary Fire Department public information officer, confirmed to Global News that the driver, age and gender not confirmed, was taken to hospital by ambulance and their injuries were “significant.”

Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.

The bike shop was evacuated as a precautionary measure and an assessment of the structural integrity of the building was being conducted by a safety response unit.

No other injuries have been reported. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

One person was injured when an SUV crashed into the Ridley’s Cycle store in Westhills on Aug. 1. Global News

Sponsored content

AdChoices