Prince George Walmart closed after being rammed by vehicle

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April 19, 2024 at 1:09 p.m.·1 min read

Police say a vehicle crashed into the Prince George, B.C. Walmart at around 2:30 a.m. on April 19. (Catherine Hansen/CBC - image credit)

The Walmart in Prince George, B.C., has been closed indefinitely after a vehicle crashed into the side of the building.

Extensive damage has been done to the exterior of the building, with a gaping hole in the concrete wall.

RCMP say it happened at about 2:30 a.m. Friday, and that the driver was a young person. The driver was transported to hospital, without serious injuries.

No one else was in the vehicle, police say.

Investigators say family is cooperating with the investigation.

A statement posted to the Walmart Prince George Facebook page says the store will be closed until further notice.

Walmart says its Prince George location will be closed indefinitely. (Catherine Hansen/CBC)

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