Babylon, N.Y. – A tragic incident unfolded in Deer Park, Long Island, New York as a minivan crashed into a nail salon, resulting in the loss of at least four lives and leaving nine individuals injured. The unsettling event took place at Hawaii Nail & Spa on Grand Avenue in Suffolk County on a Friday afternoon.
According to Dominic Albanese, third assistant chief for the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department, the driver reportedly drove through the building, causing significant damage. The impact led to the deaths of four people at the scene, with nine others rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. One of the injured victims had to be airlifted by helicopter for immediate medical attention.
While the driver was among those taken to hospitals, the conditions of the injured individuals remain unknown. The identities of those who lost their lives in the crash have not been disclosed yet. Emergency responders and firefighters worked diligently to manage the aftermath, with the minivan deeply lodged in the salon.
The cause of the devastating crash is currently under investigation to determine the circumstances that led to this tragedy. Eyewitnesses shared accounts of the driver swerving around cars in the Kohl’s parking lot across the street before the vehicle lost control and crashed into the nail salon.
The incident not only impacted those inside the building but also customers of the salon, with at least two of the injured individuals identified as patrons. Virginia Garcia, a relative of one of the injured victims, expressed the emotional turmoil experienced by her niece, who narrowly escaped the fate of a deceased individual sitting nearby.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of the crash, a chaplain offered support to the victims’ families and emergency responders on-site. The harrowing event has left a mark on the community, with efforts to provide comfort and aid during this difficult time.