Car crashes into hospital entrance in Portland, no injuries reported
Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland remained operational Wednesday evening after a vehicle struck the entrance to its emergency department, according to hospital staff.
No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred when a car backed into the glass doors of the emergency department entrance. The impact shattered portions of the glass door system.
Hospital officials confirmed that emergency services continued without interruption despite the damage to the facility's exterior. Staff at the hospital declined to provide additional details about the vehicle or its driver, citing an ongoing review of the incident.
The emergency department entrance remained accessible to patients following the collision, hospital representatives said.
Portland authorities were notified of the incident. Details about any investigation or potential charges were not immediately available.
Northern Light Mercy Hospital serves as one of the primary emergency care facilities in the Portland area, handling thousands of patients annually.
No further information was available as of Wednesday evening.
