An Oakland Park business says its future is uncertain after a car crashed into the building early in the morning, causing significant damage that may force operations to shut down.<\/p>\n
The crash, which was captured on surveillance cameras from multiple angles, damaged the entrance of Oriental Rug Care, an industrial business located in the city.<\/p>\n
Video shows a car striking a large trash bin before slamming into the building. After the crash, a man is seen exiting the passenger side of the vehicle and struggling against a deployed airbag before returning to help the driver crawl out through the same door.<\/p>\n
The impact left the front of the business badly damaged. The owner has since boarded up the affected area. The city posted a warning on the door advising people not to enter the building due to safety concerns.<\/p>\n
Owner Hassan Ashwas said the damage threatens the viability of the business.<\/p>\n
“Now we have to deal with the building department,” Ashwas said. “We don’t know if it’s going to be an operational business anymore because two of our entrances are gone. I don’t know how we are going to operate.”<\/p>\n
Surveillance video from inside the business shows the force of the crash bending the front door and pushing a nearby refrigerator down the hallway.<\/p>\n
“One little mistake on the driver’s side puts six people that work here in jeopardy,” he said.<\/p>\n
Ashwas said he has had difficulty contacting the driver’s insurance company to begin repairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
No injuries were reported to first responders on scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n