LITHONIA, Ga. — Emory Hillandale Hospital is open after a car drove into its waiting room Monday afternoon. DeKalb County police believe the crash was intentional.
A spokesperson with the hospital system said the vehicle crashed into its facility around 1:30 p.m. Two people were hurt, but are expected to survive, according to police.
"Our thoughts are with them," a spokesperson said in a statement.
A DeKalb County Fire spokesperson said the male driver was taken to Grady Hospital with injuries. Charges may be pending once the driver is evaluated at the hospital.
A second person, an employee at the hospital, was injured as well.
"Individuals who currently need emergency care at Emory Hillandale Hospital should enter through the front doors of the hospital where emergency department registration will take place," a spokesperson said.
The hospital said there are no other concerns for the safety of patients.
"We are grateful to all of the first responders who assisted with this unfortunate event today," the spokesperson said.
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