Woman drives into indoor swimming pool at Niagara Falls hotel
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Courtyard Marriott on Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls was significantly damaged when a woman drove a car through the building and into the indoor swimming pool on Tuesday morning.
Police were called to the hotel around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police said that the 61-year-old woman had accidentally accelerated a 2015 Lexus into the building and into the pool.
Hotel employees assisted in the removal of the woman and a 3-year-old passenger, who were both evaluated for injuries but were unharmed.
The building was significantly damaged, but no charges have been filed.
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