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Truck crashes into Grand Rapids school; driver taken to hospital

Posted at 10:32 PM, Sep 20, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-21 11:49:42-04

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A person was taken to the hospital after a truck crashed into a school in Grand Rapids.

A truck crashed into North Oakview Elementary just before 10 p.m., according to Kent County dispatchers. The school is located at 3300 Costa Avenue near Plainfield.

The male driver was drifting in and out of consciousness at the scene before he was taken to the hospital. The severity of his injuries was not known.

Deputies at the scene say there was alcohol in the truck, but wouldn't say whether they suspect alcohol was involved in the crash, as it's under investigation.