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UPDATE: Car crashes into Maple Ridge vet clinic

Elderly driver experienced medical issue.
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A car crashed through the front window of Maple Ridge Veterinary Hospital on Saturday.

An elderly woman was taken to hospital for assessment after crashing her car through the front window of Maple Ridge Veterinary Hospital on Saturday.

The vet clinic posted on its Facebook page that no one was injured.

“Thankfully, none of our clients, patients, or staff were hurt in this accident. We feel very lucky, and appreciate everyone’s concerns and well wishes.”

But due to the collision, the clinic will not be open for regular hours July 16-18.

“We will return calls as soon as possible and do our best to accommodate emergencies,” the clinic says.

“If your pet needs urgent care over the next few days, we recommend contacting the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley in Langley.”

Ridge Meadows RCMP conformed there were no injuries.

“Ridge meadows RCMP confirm they attended a single vehicle accident on Saturday. An elderly female driver of a Honda Civic experienced a medical issue and subsequently collided with the vet clinic,” RCMP Sgt. David Campbell said.

“There were no injuries to the occupants of the vet clinic or the driver of the car. However, she was transported to hospital for assessment.”