Car Smashes Into Condo Unit In Norwalk, Injuring 2, Fire Officials Say

NORWALK, CT — Two people were injured Tuesday afternoon when a car smashed into a condominium at 18 North Taylor Ave. in Norwalk, according to fire officials.

The crash occurred at about 5 p.m., and firefighters and emergency medical personnel had to extricate the driver, and also find a victim who was buried inside the home.

"Members forced their way through debris and the damaged structure and located a disoriented victim who appeared to be in shock," wrote Deputy Fire Chief Jonathan Maggio in a statement. "Both victims were transported to Norwalk Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries."

Firefighters temporarily shored up the building to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, Maggio said, as several structural columns were destroyed in the collision.

One of the four condo units was posted as unfit for occupancy by the Building Department, which led to the temporary displacement of three residents, Maggio said.

A total of 13 firefighters were needed for the rescue and structural support.

Members of the Norwalk Police Department are investigating the crash.